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SM-488, SM-532 and SM-635 LIQUID PHOTOPOLYMERS The photopolymers SM-488TR, SM-532TR and SM-635TR are high definition recording material for holography. They provides high contrast and has very low scatter. It has been designed to be used in "sandwich mode, between glass or plastic plates and, it is sensitive to green or red light respectively. Though originally intended for transmission holograms, it equally allows the recording of reflection holograms.

SM-488 Blue sensitive emulsion Peak of spectral sensitization: 400-530nm Resolving power: >5000 lines/mm Sensitivity: 15-20mJ/cm Diffraction efficiency at 488nm: >88%

SM-532 Green sensitive emulsion Peak of spectral sensitization: 532nm Resolving power: >5000 lines/mm Sensitivity: 1-20 mJ/cm Diffraction efficiency at 532nm: >88%

SM-635 Red sensitive emulsion Peak of spectral sensitization: 633-660nm Resolving power: >5000 lines/mm Sensitivity: ~03-10mJ/cm Diffraction efficiency at 635nm: >88%

HANDLING Liquid viscous photopolymer. Has transmission and reflection capacity. Reflection hologram quality similar to silver halide films (when the polymer has not been subjected to post-processing). Use 5 to 10m layer thickness. The photopolymer is intended for the sandwich method, see the procedure below: FIG.1: Procedure for the sandwich method. Spacers must be of a rigid material otherwise plate movement during exposure may occur. Clamping the edges firmly (e.g. with paper clips) is highly recommended. Allow relatively long settling times (~15 min) prior to laser exposure. Tools Two 5x5cm pieces of glass (cut old holographic plates) Two small binder clips Two pieces of tape (or PVC cling film) ~5-20 m thickness. Sensitive photopolymer. Method o Place the two pieces of tape onto one sheet of glass so that the pieces are laterally separated at edges. o Put a small drop (approximately 1l) of polymer onto the glass. o Carefully hinge down the second piece of glass so that bubbles will not be trapped in the polymer. o Press down firmly to cause the polymer to spread all the glass area. o Carefully clamp the two pieces of glass together, applying the clamps over the tapes to prevent the glass from warping. Wipe out the polymer excess with a tower paper. o Place the plate into the plate holder. o Settle for 20 minutes. o Expose to laser light for approximately 3-60mJ/cm . PROCESSING Subsequent to the holographic recording, the material has to be permanently fixed by a white light postexposure (~ 75W halogen lamp at ~10cm for 10 min). Additional curing is done with a 20W fluorescent lamp

until the dye bleaches (curing time may vary for different size and thickness). At this step a holographic image is visible.

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Explanation of Using "Dim Light" Conditions SM-488, SM-532 and SM-635 are light sensitive and should be kept in the dark or in bottles that are designed for use with light-sensitive materials when not in use. Strict darkroom conditions are not necessary. Dimmed light conditions for mixing and coating that allow you to see what you are doing are quite acceptable. Brief exposure to ambient light generally does not present a problem as the speed of cure is proportional to the amount of light absorbed. SM-488, SM-532 and SM-635 Are experimental products and may only be used for research and development purposes, not for unrelated ones. The material properties are based on commercial components used in the photopolymer industry. POLYGRAMA Makes no representations (warranties) expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness for any purpose. All applicable chemical ingredients in this material are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS), or are exempt polymers whose monomers are listed on EINECS. Sergio A Oliveira - Chemical researcher Rua Venncio Aires 278 05024-030 So Paulo, SP Brasil. Tel: 55-11-97592022 email polygrama@polygrama.com Martin Mller - Switzerland laboratory. Eidmattstrasse 43 CH-8032 Zrich Switzerland email

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