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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optical Engineering
  • Photonics

Background:

  • Development of polymer-based optical waveguides is crucial for integrated photonics.
  • Large-core single-mode rib waveguides offer advantages in light manipulation and device integration.
  • Existing fabrication methods may have limitations in scalability or material compatibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel fabrication technique for polymer-based large-core single-mode rib waveguides.
  • To utilize SU8 photoresist for its optical and mechanical properties in waveguide fabrication.
  • To investigate the influence of process conditions on waveguide geometry and performance.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a solvent-assisted microcontact molding technique using a polydimethylsiloxane stamp.
  • Fabricated waveguides using SU8 negative tone photoresist, known for high optical transmission and stability.
  • Investigated the impact of four distinct process conditions on the final pattern's geometry.
  • Conducted optical simulations using beam propagation method (BPM) software.

Main Results:

  • Successfully fabricated polymer-based large-core single-mode rib waveguides.
  • Observed single-mode beam propagation at the output of both simulated and actual waveguides.
  • Characterized the influence of process variations on waveguide geometry.

Conclusions:

  • The novel microcontact molding technique is effective for fabricating polymer large-core single-mode rib waveguides.
  • SU8 photoresist is a suitable material for this application due to its optical and mechanical properties.
  • The developed method demonstrates potential for creating efficient optical waveguide structures.