Polarization-Independent Phase Modulators Enabled By Two-Photon Polymerization

Abstract

A double-layer polarization-independent liquid crystal (LC) phase modulator is demonstrated and characterized. Using two-photon polymerization process, an ultra-thin partition polymeric film to separate the LC cell into two layers with orthogonal alignment directions is fabricated. Such a thin partition film also helps to reduce the voltage shielding effect. Using a high birefringence and low viscosity LC mixture, 2π phase change at merely 10 V for a He-Ne laser beam is achieved, while keeping a fast response time. Simulation result agrees reasonably well with experimental data.

Publication Date

12-25-2017

Publication Title

Optics Express

Volume

25

Issue

26

Number of Pages

33688-33694

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.25.033688

Socpus ID

85039042029 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85039042029

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