Imaging studies of photodamage and recovery of anthraquinone derivatives doped into PMMA

Benjamin Anderson; Shiva K. Ramini; Mark G. Kuzyk

doi:10.1117/12.896369

22 November 2011 Imaging studies of photodamage and recovery of anthraquinone derivatives doped into PMMA

Benjamin Anderson, Shiva K. Ramini, Mark G. Kuzyk

Proceedings Volume 8190, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2011; 81900N (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896369
Event: SPIE Laser Damage, 2011, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Abstract

One of the efficiency-limiting factors of optical devices used at high intensities is photo damage to the optical materials. In devices that use organic dyes, photo damage causes irreversible damage to the chromophores, deteriorating efficiency, and eventually causes failure. Our present work focuses on monitoring degradation and recovery of anthraquinone dye doped PMMA thin films with a digital imaging apparatus, with the goal of understanding the mechanisms. Our results suggest the possibility of making optical components more resistant to photodamage, and capable of self recovery, removing the necessity to constantly replace components damaged by high intensity light.

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Benjamin Anderson, Shiva K. Ramini, and Mark G. Kuzyk "Imaging studies of photodamage and recovery of anthraquinone derivatives doped into PMMA", Proc. SPIE 8190, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2011, 81900N (22 November 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896369

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