A laser direct write technique for fabricating microlens arrays on soda lime glass with a Nd:YVO4 laser

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Abstract

A one-step direct-write technique for fabricating spherical microlenses on soda-lime glass substrates is described. Using a Q switched Nd:YVO4 laser combined with a galvanometer system, square and triangular microlens arrays were fabricated. The focal length of microlenses is measured using direct and nondirect methods. Values around 118 and 125 mu m were obtained for the microlens focal length of square and triangular arrays, respectively. A noncontact profilometer is used for determining the surface roughness of square and triangular arrays. Results are compared with that of glass substrate. (C) 2010 Optical Society of America
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
Pages (from-to)4979-4983
Number of pages5
JournalApplied Optics
Volume49
Issue number26
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010

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  • Oconnor,G.M.

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