Optical array fabrication via photoimaging of acrylate monomers

摘要

A process technology has been developed in which dense arrays of high aspect ratio, high resolution optical elements can be fabricated directly using acrylate monomers. The technique offers flexibility in optical element design. Pilot plant scale development was pursued to commericalize products for the LCD industry based on this technology. Ultimately, business and technical limitations resulted in new fabrication strategies being put in place, but the photolithographic technique was seen to be capable of impressive imaged micro-optic structures.