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    • Materials Science
    • Optical Engineering

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    • 3D photolithography enables complex micro- and nanoscale structure fabrication.
    • Proximity effects in photolithography can degrade pattern accuracy and resolution.
    • Gray-scale lithography offers enhanced control over resist profile but is susceptible to proximity effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and analyze a proximity-effect-correction (PEC) algorithm for 3D single-photon gray-scale photolithography.
    • To optimize gray-scale dose distribution for precise 3D pattern replication.
    • To evaluate the algorithm's performance on various 3D geometries and photoresist types.

    Main Methods:

    • Numerical analysis and simulation of a novel PEC algorithm for 3D gray-scale photolithography.
    • Optimization of gray-scale dose assignment within the photoresist volume.
    • Simulation of PEC for 3D woodpile structures using low and high absorption photoresists.
    • Investigation of spatial resolution and performance across diverse 3D geometries.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed PEC algorithm significantly improves the accuracy of fabricated 3D patterns compared to designed ones.
    • Simulations demonstrate effective correction for both low and high absorption photoresists.
    • The algorithm's spatial resolution capabilities are numerically validated.
    • Successful application of the PEC algorithm to various related 3D geometries is shown.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed PEC algorithm is effective for enhancing the fidelity of 3D gray-scale photolithography.
    • This approach offers a viable solution for achieving high-accuracy 3D microfabrication.
    • The algorithm's versatility across different materials and geometries makes it a valuable tool for advanced lithography applications.