Patterning multimode polymeric lightguides using a CO2 laser

Claudia Dinger; Tomas R. Sterkenburgh; Thomas Holler; Hilmar Franke

doi:10.1117/12.139176

14 January 1993 Patterning multimode polymeric lightguides using a CO₂ laser

Claudia Dinger, Tomas R. Sterkenburgh, Thomas Holler, Hilmar Franke

Proceedings Volume 1774, Nonconducting Photopolymers and Applications; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139176
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A computer controlled laser beam recording technique using the CO₂ laser radiation at 10.6 micrometers is demonstrated. Multimode lightguide patterns with dimensions in the range of 100 micrometers to 1000 micrometers may be recorded in polymer films or polymer substrates. In the adequate exposure range smooth patterns may be obtained. A model for the etching of PMMA by CO₂ laser radiation is presented.

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Claudia Dinger, Tomas R. Sterkenburgh, Thomas Holler, and Hilmar Franke "Patterning multimode polymeric lightguides using a CO₂ laser", Proc. SPIE 1774, Nonconducting Photopolymers and Applications, (14 January 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.139176

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