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We report here a comparative study of K-resin films in different solvents. A comparison of the waveguide parameters (refractive index, propagation losses, birefringence) in different solvents was done. The losses were found to be lower than 2 dB/cm for all solvents. Least losses observed were 0.62 dB/cm in the films dissolved in toluene. The birefringence was found to be in the range of 1 to 3 × 10−4. K-resin can be used successfully in fabrication of photonic devices.
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Vashistha, P., Ghawana, K. & Tripathi, K.N. Comparative study of styrene butadiene films in different solvents. Opt Quant Electron 37, 469–474 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-005-3197-6
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