Title :
Fabrication trends for free-space microoptics
Author :
Suleski, Thomas J. ; Kolste, Robert D Te
Author_Institution :
Digital Opt. Corp., Charlotte, NC, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, we discuss likely trends for manufacturing of free-space microoptics, focusing primarily on diffractive and refractive components. A brief historical overview of microoptics fabrication is presented, followed by our predictions on the future of the field. Examples of future applications, technical challenges, and supporting technologies required for manufacturing of different types of microoptics are discussed.
Keywords :
diffractive optical elements; integrated optics; lithography; micro-optics; optical fabrication; replica techniques; reviews; diffractive components; fabrication trends; free-space microoptics; historical review; integration technologies; lithography; microoptics fabrication; microoptics manufacturing; refractive components; replication; Biomedical optical imaging; Manufacturing; Microoptics; Optical device fabrication; Optical devices; Optical diffraction; Optical fiber communication; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Space technology; Diffractive optics; fabrication; integration; lithography; manufacturing; microoptics; replication;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.2004.842302
