Real-time near-field imaging of photoinduced matter motion in thin solid films containing azobenzene derivatives
- Physique de la Matiere Condensee, Ecole Polytechnique, CNRS, 91128 Palaiseau (France)
We present a study of the formation of surface relief gratings in thin solid films containing azobenzene derivatives upon illumination with an interference pattern. This study is based on near-field microscopy techniques that provide real-time imaging of both the photomechanical response of the material and light excitation profile. We demonstrate that the material deformation follows two distinct regimes characterized by different kinetics, a different phase relative to the light intensity pattern, and a specific dependence on light polarization.
- OSTI ID:
- 21175880
- Journal Information:
- Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 94, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3073742; (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6951
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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