Laser Growth and Processing of Photonic Devices

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Laser-induced soft matter organization and microstructuring of photonic materials

L. Athanasekos,     University of Patras, Greece; National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece

S. Pispas,     National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece

N.A. Vainos,     University of Patras, Greece; National Hellenic Research Foundation, Greece

Abstract:

Laser radiation forces applied in fully transparent, highly entangled semi-dilute polymer solutions generate freestanding, threedimensional, micro- and, potentially, nano-solids. The underlying phenomena are attributed to a synergy of effects involving the radiation forces exerted by milliwatt laser beams on polymer chains and the entanglement of macromolecules. Most importantly, since the primary ...