MICRO-722 / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Moser Christophe, Psaltis Demetri

Language: English

Remark: Next time: Fall 2025


Frequency

Every 2 years

Summary

Optical aspects of 3D printing technology. This includes optical systems for scanning and excitation, photopolymers, glass and other photoactive materials, and optical components fabricated with 3D printing technology.

Content

1.         Photopolymerisation & materials suitable for printing
2.         Optical scanning and Projection
3.         One and two photon polymerization
4.         Inkjet and UV curing for optical components
5.         Fabrication of small optical components
6.         Fabrication of large optical components
7.         Applications

Keywords

Optics
Manufacturing - 3D printing

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

1.         Introductory course to optics and microfabrication technologies
2.         Basics of chemistry and physics

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Number of places: 10
  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: 3D Printing with light
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional
  • Number of places: 10
  • Exam form: Oral (session free)
  • Subject examined: 3D Printing with light
  • Courses: 14 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

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