The Experimental Study of Acrylamide Based Photopolymer Recording Materials for Applications in Optical Holography

Summary: The photopolymer recording material based on acrylamide monomer has been experimentally studied. After illumination with an interference field, the photopolymerization process is initiated and a diffraction grating is formed in real‐time. The performance of the material depends on its chemical composition and recording parameters. Due to its self‐developing characteristics, the real‐time measurement of hologram formation is used for detection of the recording process. From the measurement, properties of the material can be determined and optimized for different holographic applications.