Micro Nano Processing 2

[SLPC5-02] Realization of form birefringent structures in polymers using femtosecond laser processing

Darius Gailevicius², Domas Paipulas², Maciej Kretkowski¹, Saulius Juodkazis³, *Vygantas Mizeikis¹ (1. Shizuoka University, 2. Vilnius University , 3. Swinburne University of Technology)

Form birefringence is important in photonics because it allows one to control polarization state of light using compact structures made of non-birefringent materials. Here we report on realization of form birefringent phase retarder structures working at visible wavelengths using 3D laser printing in polymeric photoresists. Realization of compact structures exhibiting high phase retardation at visible wavelengths is demonstrated.