Abstract

Currently much effort is being directed at the development of films for guided wave optical devices. Langmuir-Blodgett films made from pre-polymerised materials can simultaneously address the key issues of waveguide thickness definition, uniformity of non-centrosymmetric structure through the film, and optical quality. The inherent ability to vary the chemical content of organic polymers allows alteration of spectral absorbance profiles and refractive indices as is desired for integrated optical applications.

© 1994 IEEE