Resonant vibration of a thin polymer film under optical excitation.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We report on the mechanical excitation of a 220 μm thick thermoplastic film in its amorphous state by the radiation pressure of light. By modulating a low power visible laser (from 100 to 600 mW) at low frequencies (below 100 Hz), we observe a deformation of the film interfaces. The phenomenon, that is independent of the laser wavelength, is amplified at a resonant frequency and reaches 0.68 μm. The deformation is reversible and varies linearly with the optical power. Using the damped oscillator model, we show that the resonant frequency depends on the surface tension of the film. The associated free energy is then compared with the energy lost, taking into account the contribution of the damping corresponding to the imaginary part of the Young's modulus.