Abstract

This paper discusses the use of the imprint method for single replication of polymeric Fresnel optics and micro-optics. The conditions for carrying out the process that provide the best accuracy in rendering fine details are determined, in particular the vacuum treatment of siloxane and UV-hardenable acrylate involving flow into a matrix. The accuracy with which the shape of an optical surface is rendered during replication is estimated.

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