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Femtosecond two-photon stereo-lithography

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We report herein a method for the three-dimensional (3D) fabrication of microstructures by means of direct fs-beam writing (scanning) inside a polymerizable resin. Photopolymerization takes place via two-photon absorption (TPA), as indicated by measurements of transmission power dependence. This concept of fabrication is based on two principles: the use of short, sub-picosecond pulses and simultaneous tight focusing (numerical aperture, NA>1). This approach creates a unique opportunity for avoiding self-focusing even at very high intensities, as the power is lower than the self-focusing threshold. Under such conditions, no filament formation takes place and no thermal convection disturbance occurs in the focal vicinity during photo-polymerization. This technique requires no sacrificial layers or structures in real 3D micro-stereo-lithography.

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Received: 31 May 2001 / Accepted: 6 June 2001 / Published online: 30 August 2001

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Miwa, M., Juodkazis, S., Kawakami, T. et al. Femtosecond two-photon stereo-lithography. Appl Phys A 73, 561–566 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003390100934

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