Influence of chemical polymer composition on integrated waveguide formation induced by excimer laser surface irradiation

- Optical analysis of two different PMMA materials.
- Determination of the chemical polymer compositions via 1H NMR spectroscopy.
- Comparison of UV induced refractive index profiles using phase-shifting interferometry.
- Optical characterization of the irradiated surface: average roughness, surface compaction.
- Cut-back attenuation measurements confirm superior light guiding performance.