Abstract
Optomechanical materials directly generate work from light through physical deformation upon illumination. Here, we report an optical fiber-based optomechanical actuator that undergoes bending when illuminated by actinic light. A model for light-induced bending curvature as a function of geometrical and material properties was developed to aid in design. Polymer fibers were fabricated and filled directly during the draw with a molten azobenzene derivative. Upon illumination, photoactivated motion is observed and quantified with an optical lever beam approach.
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