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Direct Write of Photonics using a Filament-Fed Laser-Heated Process
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
  • Jason E. Johnson
  • Nicholas Capps
  • Chen Zhu
  • Jen Hsien Hsu
  • Jonathan Goldstein
  • Richard K. Brow, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Jie Huang, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Douglas A. Bristow, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Robert G. Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Edward C. Kinzel, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

Additive Manufacturing (AM) of low-profile 2.5D glass structures is demonstrated using a fiber-fed laser-heated process. In this process, glass single mode optical fibers with diameters 90-125 µm are fed into the intersection of a workpiece and CO2 laser beam. The workpiece is positioned by a four-axis CNC stage. Issues unique to the process are discussed, including the thermal breakdown of the glass and index inhomogeneity. Scanning electron microscopy reveals that the core/cladding structure of the fiber remains intact during printing and can be used to guide light for photonic applications.

Meeting Name
Laser 3D Manufacturing VI 2019 (2019: Feb. 5-7, San Francisco, CA)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Second Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Third Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Intelligent Systems Center
Keywords and Phrases
  • Additive manufacturing,
  • Filament fed,
  • Glass,
  • Printed photonics
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-151062460-3
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2019 SPIE, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
2-1-2019
Publication Date
01 Feb 2019
Citation Information
Jason E. Johnson, Nicholas Capps, Chen Zhu, Jen Hsien Hsu, et al.. "Direct Write of Photonics using a Filament-Fed Laser-Heated Process" Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering Vol. 10909 (2019) ISSN: 0277-786X; 1996-756X
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/douglas-bristow/64/