Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.377, 173-176, 2002
Photogeneration of surface relief gratings in azobenzene polymer/liquid crystal hybrid films
Surface relief gratings (SRGs) formed on the azobenzene containing polymer film via the irradiation with an interference pattern of coherent light have recently been demonstrated. In this presentation, we will show our new proposal that the nano-hybrid film composed of azobenzene polymer and liquid crystal provides an interesting SRG system. SRGs are formed on the film at room temperature at very low laser intensities in a few seconds. Details on our approach using the binary component host-guest system in the SRG process will be reported by changing the combination of materials.