Focused ion beam lithography applied to photonic and imprinting

Stefano Cabrini*, Scott Dhuey, Dan Cojoc, Alessandro Carpentiero, Massimo Tormen, Enzo Di Fabrizio

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Abstract

In this paper we will discuss the use of the crossbeam ZEISS XB1540 applied to photonic structures and to obtain nanoimprinting templates. Some 1D Photonic Crystals (PhC) on silica based optical waveguides are shown as well as the realization of 3D optical structures curved directly on silica and used subsequently as a master for imprinting. Focused ion beam lithography (FIB) is a technique for direct writing of patterns; it means is substantially slow, but its versatility and the combination with other "faster" techniques make it an interesting method to produce prototypes and special devices. The resolution and the perturbation of the samples are perfectly compatible with the photonic applications. In fact, the contamination due to the gallium ion implantation as well as the roughness of the vertical and horizontal surface doesn't affect the performance of the devices shown in this paper.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMicromachining Technology for Micro-Optics and Nano-Optics V and Microfabrication Process Technology XII
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventMicromachining Technology for Micro-Optics and Nano-Optics V and Microfabrication Process Technology XII - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: Jan 22 2007Jan 24 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6462
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherMicromachining Technology for Micro-Optics and Nano-Optics V and Microfabrication Process Technology XII
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period01/22/0701/24/07

Keywords

  • Focus ion beam lithography
  • Micro-lens
  • Nanoimprint lithography
  • Photonic crystal

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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