Lightguiding in Langmuir-Blodgett films

Abstract In this paper we review the work of the past several years at University College London in applying Langmuir films to integrated optical components, particularly planar waveguides. The development of an improved process to produce low loss optical guides is described in some detail. The method of measuring the refractive index of the layer and the molecular length is also presented. A brief summary of typical applications to waveguiding, bulk optics and display is included.

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