Title :
Laser fabrication of 1D micro-optical components by localized vaporization and bumping
Author :
Wlodarczyk, K.L. ; Baker, H.J. ; Hall, D.R.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
A new approach for fabrication of sub-millimetre width cylindrical mirrors in fused silica by localized CO2 vaporization and bumping is presented. Formation of reversed bumps and their removal by annealing is also investigated here.
Keywords :
Annealing; Glass; Microoptics; Mirrors; Optical device fabrication; Power lasers; Shape; Silicon compounds; Surface emitting lasers; Surface treatment;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
