Effect of processing conditions on the properties of polyimide films in optical waveguides

Andrew J. Guenthner; Geoffrey A. Lindsay; Kelly R. Davis; Levi Steinmetz; Joni M. Pentony

doi:10.1117/12.506528

10 November 2003 Effect of processing conditions on the properties of polyimide films in optical waveguides

Andrew J. Guenthner, Geoffrey A. Lindsay, Kelly R. Davis, Levi Steinmetz, Joni M. Pentony

Proceedings Volume 5212, Linear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials III; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506528
Event: Optical Science and Technology, SPIE's 48th Annual Meeting, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

New insights into the relationship between film processing conditions and properties for polyimide-based systems of interest in the fabrication of optical waveguides are presented. The critical role of the rate of solvent evaporation to ensuring high-quality films is explored, as are the effects of varying the casting solution concentration, spin casting, and baking conditions. In addition to film quality, the effect of the previously mentioned processing conditions on optical properties is also described.

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Andrew J. Guenthner, Geoffrey A. Lindsay, Kelly R. Davis, Levi Steinmetz, and Joni M. Pentony "Effect of processing conditions on the properties of polyimide films in optical waveguides", Proc. SPIE 5212, Linear and Nonlinear Optics of Organic Materials III, (10 November 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506528

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