Hybrid micro/nano-optical devices for high-fidelity imaging

ECCS-1002058 Wataru Nakagawa Montana State University用于高保真成像的混合微/纳光学设备本研究的目标是通过使用纳米结构表面来开发下一代光学微电子机械系统(MEMS)，利用其潜在的兼容性来实现多功能混合微/纳米光学设备。其结果将是基于MEMS的系统能够具有与主体光学相称的光学性能，从而导致新的完全小型化的高保真光学成像系统。智能优势：光学纳米结构已经成为实现高反射率和减反射涂层以及偏振控制元件的可行选择。这些器件的一个理想特征是，可以通过纳米级结构设计所需的光学特性，从而不需要选择材料(例如，为了可制造性或兼容性)。在这个项目中，将开发使用与MEMS兼容的材料和制造工艺的纳米结构设备，并将其与MEMS设备集成。这些多功能混合器件将针对紧凑型高分辨率成像系统中的特定目标应用进行优化，并在面向应用的光学微系统中进行验证。广泛的影响：两个快速发展的光学技术领域-MEMS和纳米结构-的合成将使高性能、小型化、多功能光学设备的开发成为可能。这类设备具有从医学成像和环境监测到相机和显示系统等消费电子产品的潜在应用。这项工作还将为参与工程研究和系统开发的学生提供丰富的教育和培训机会，并将努力鼓励本科生和预科学生在科学和技术领域接受教育和从事职业。

ECCS - 1002058Wataru NakagawaMontana State UniversityHybrid Micro/Nano-Optical Devices for High-Fidelity ImagingABSTRACTThe objective of this research is to develop next-generation optical micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) through the use of nanostructured surfaces, leveraging their underlying compatibility to realize multifunctional hybrid micro/nano-optical devices. The result will be MEMS-based systems capable of optical performance commensurate with bulk optics, leading to new fully miniaturized high-fidelity optical imaging systems.Intellectual merit: Optical nanostructures have emerged as a viable alternative to implement high-reflectivity and anti-reflection coatings as well as polarization control elements. A desirable characteristic of these devices is that the required optical properties can be engineered through the nanoscale structure, freeing the choice of materials (e.g. for manufacturability or compatibility). In this project, nanostructured devices using MEMS-compatible materials and manufacturing processes will be developed and integrated with a MEMS device. These multifunctional hybrid devices will be optimized for specific target applications in compact high-resolution imaging systems, and validated in applications-oriented optical microsystems.Broader impacts: The synthesis of two rapidly advancing areas of optical technology - MEMS and nanostructures - will enable the development of high-performance, miniaturized, multifunctional optical devices. Such devices have potential applications ranging from medical imaging and environmental monitoring to consumer electronics such as cameras and display systems. This work will also offer a wealth of opportunities for the education and training of participating students in engineering research and systems development, and will include efforts to encourage undergraduate and pre-collegiate students to pursue education and careers in science and technology fields.