Photomechanical stabilization and positioning with polymer optical fibers

Mark G. Kuzyk; David J. Welker; Shiliang Zhou

doi:10.1117/12.174061

1 May 1994 Photomechanical stabilization and positioning with polymer optical fibers

Mark G. Kuzyk, David J. Welker, Shiliang Zhou

Proceedings Volume 2189, Smart Structures and Materials 1994: Smart Materials; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174061
Event: 1994 North American Conference on Smart Structures and Materials, 1994, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Based on the well known observation that refractive index changes can be induced with light and that such changes are often accompanied by density and length changes, we have demonstrated photomechanical effects (light induced length changes) in polymer optical fibers and have applied these effects to make all-optical devices that have a mechanical function. In particular, we report on the observation of the slower photothermal mechanism and the faster electrostrictive mechanism. These two mechanisms are applied to build an all-optical position stabilizer and digital positioner; and an ultrafast all-optical positioner.

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Mark G. Kuzyk, David J. Welker, and Shiliang Zhou "Photomechanical stabilization and positioning with polymer optical fibers", Proc. SPIE 2189, Smart Structures and Materials 1994: Smart Materials, (1 May 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174061

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