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Light-driven surface shaping for holographic optical elements

This project introduces a novel method for fabricating reconfigurable diffractive optical elements using light-induced surface shaping of azobenzene films for AR & VR displays.

Subsidie
€ 150.000
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

Diffractive optical elements are the key technology for Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) displays. They are typically fabricated using nanoimprint lithography and reactive ion etching, which do not allow for reconfiguration of the structures.

Novel Solution

We present a novel solution for the fabrication of diffractive optical elements using feedback-controlled, light-induced sub-micrometre scale surface shaping of azobenzene-containing films.

Advantages of the Method

The method allows for:

  • Facile creation of complex surface relief patterns
  • Continuously varying heights
  • Reconfigurable patterns

These features are difficult to create using conventional lithography tools.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 150.000
Totale projectbegroting€ 150.000

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-2-2024
Einddatum31-7-2025
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SRpenvoerder

Land(en)

Finland

Inhoudsopgave

European Research Council

Financiering tot €10 miljoen voor baanbrekend frontier-onderzoek via ERC-grants (Starting, Consolidator, Advanced, Synergy, Proof of Concept).

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