Bulg. J. Phys. vol.40 no.3 (2013), pp. 258-264
Characteristics of Optical Polymers in the Design of Polymer and Hybrid Optical Systems
N. Sultanova1, S. Kasarova1, I. Nikolov2
1Department of Mathematics and Physics, Bourgas University "Assen Zlatarov", Bourgas 8010, Bulgaria
2Faculty of Physics, "St. Kl. Ohridski" University of Sofia, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
go back1Department of Mathematics and Physics, Bourgas University "Assen Zlatarov", Bourgas 8010, Bulgaria
2Faculty of Physics, "St. Kl. Ohridski" University of Sofia, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
Abstract. Refractometric and dispersive characteristics of polymers are investigated to confirm their application in the design of optical systems. Refractive indices of different types of materials are accurately measured in the visible and near-infrared spectra and dispersive parameters are analyzed. Influence of temperature is considered. Examples of polymer and hybrid glass-polymer optical elements and devices are presented.