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Nanostructured layer for graded index freeform optics

US10612145B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76808
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for creating an optical component having a spatially controlled refractive index. The method may involve applying a thin metal material layer to a substrate. The thin metal material layer may then be heated to create a mask having a spatially varying nano-particle distribution. The substrate may then be etched, using the mask, to imprint a spatially patterned nanostructure pattern on a surface the substrate.

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