DocumentCode
688632
Title
Fabrication of topologically-complex 3D microstructures by femtosecond laser machining and polymer molding
Author
Schaap, Allison ; Bellouard, Yves
Author_Institution
Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven, Netherlands
fYear
2013
fDate
9-14 June 2013
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We demonstrate the demolding of topologically complex three-dimensional elastomeric microstructures from a femtosecond laser micromachined glass substrate. Demolding success rates of >90% are achieved, which are qualitatively supported by a simple mechanical model.
Keywords
elastomers; high-speed optical techniques; laser beam machining; microfabrication; moulding; SiO2; demolding; femtosecond laser machining; glass substrate; mechanical model; polymer molding; topologically complex three-dimensional elastomeric microstructures; topologically-complex 3D microstructures; Fabrication; Glass; Microstructure; Optical surface waves; Polymers; Stress; Ultrafast optics;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Type
conf
Filename
6833007
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