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    Area of Science:

    • Microfabrication
    • Optical Engineering
    • Polymer Science

    Background:

    • Laser-based photopolymerisation enables high-resolution 3D structure fabrication.
    • Traditional scanning methods can be time-consuming for complex designs.
    • Enhancing fabrication efficiency is crucial for advanced applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and investigate parallel photopolymerisation for increased efficiency.
    • To explore the use of diffractive optical elements (DOEs) and spatial light modulators (SLMs) in this process.
    • To demonstrate the fabrication of complex microstructures at accelerated rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilisation of fixed diffractive optical elements (DOEs) and programmable Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs).
    • Simultaneous generation of structures using diffractive patterns instead of single-focus scanning.
    • Fabrication of straight and helical cross-shaped columns.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved fabrication rates approximately one order of magnitude faster than conventional scanning methods.
    • Demonstrated the flexibility and programmability offered by Spatial Light Modulators (SLMs).
    • Successfully produced complex 3D microstructures, including helical columns.

    Conclusions:

    • Parallel photopolymerisation significantly boosts the efficiency of 3D microfabrication.
    • DOEs and SLMs are effective tools for parallel photopolymerisation.
    • The technique allows for rapid, high-resolution construction of intricate micro- and nanostructures.