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Relief optical microelements fabricated with dichromated gelatin
Applied Optics
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Researchers fabricated relief microlenses and micromirrors using dichromated gelatin. These micro-optical elements, with diameters in the hundreds of micrometers, offer focal distances from 4 to 15 mm.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Microlenses and micromirrors are crucial micro-optical components.
- Fabrication methods for micro-optical elements are continuously evolving.
Purpose of the Study:
- To fabricate relief microlenses and micromirrors.
- To characterize the properties of these micro-optical elements.
Main Methods:
- Utilized dichromated gelatin as the fabrication material.
- Fabricated micro-optical elements with diameters of approximately a few hundred micrometers.
Main Results:
- Successfully fabricated relief microlenses and micromirrors.
- Achieved focal distances for the microelements ranging from 4 to 15 mm.
Conclusions:
- Dichromated gelatin is a viable material for fabricating micro-optical elements.
- The fabricated microlenses and micromirrors possess suitable optical characteristics for various applications.
