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  • 1Light Technology Institute (LTI), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Engesserstrasse 13, 76131, Karlsruhe, Germany. qihao.jin@kit.edu.

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Inkjet printing enables the cost-effective fabrication of optical interference filters (OIFs) with precise spectral control. This versatile method allows for rapid prototyping and large-scale production of customized OIFs.

Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Materials Science
  • Additive Manufacturing

Background:

  • Optical interference filters (OIFs) are crucial for spectral control in optical systems.
  • Traditional OIF fabrication requires nanometer precision, limiting scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the feasibility of inkjet printing for fabricating various types of OIFs.
  • To showcase precise spectral control and lateral patterning capabilities using inkjet printing.
  • To explore the upscaling potential of inkjet-printed OIFs.

Main Methods:

  • Rational ink design and formulation for optical materials.
  • Full inkjet printing of OIFs under ambient conditions.
  • Fabrication of longpass, shortpass, bandpass, and dichroic filters.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved precise control over the spectral response of inkjet-printed OIFs.
  • Demonstrated customized lateral patterning of OIFs via inkjet printing.
  • Successfully upscaled OIF fabrication to A4 size (29.7 × 21.0 cm²).

Conclusions:

  • Inkjet printing is a viable, cost-effective, and scalable technology for OIF fabrication.
  • This method offers high freedom in manufacturing, enabling customized and large-area optical filters.
  • Inkjet printing opens new avenues for rapid prototyping and advanced photonic device manufacturing.