Design and fabrication of polymer lightguides for optical sensing and illumination

S. Sorgato; L. Smeesters; M. Vervaeke; K. Rochlitz; D. Rosseel; J. Verbaenen; S. Verlinski; H. Thienpont; J. Van Erps

doi:10.1117/12.3017471

17 June 2024 Design and fabrication of polymer lightguides for optical sensing and illumination

S. Sorgato, L. Smeesters, M. Vervaeke, K. Rochlitz, D. Rosseel, J. Verbaenen, S. Verlinski, H. Thienpont, J. Van Erps

Proceedings Volume 13022, Illumination Optics VII; 1302205 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3017471
Event: SPIE Optical Systems Design, 2024, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

We present an example of design, tolerancing and fabrication of freeform plastic lightguides for optical sensing applications. The design of the lightguides relies on Nonimaging Optics principles and uses raytracing simulations for analysis and optimization. We examine the influence of fabrication parameters on the simulated performance and show ways to minimize their impact. The presented lightguides have been fabricated at the Photonics Innovation Center of VUB – B-PHOT.

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S. Sorgato, L. Smeesters, M. Vervaeke, K. Rochlitz, D. Rosseel, J. Verbaenen, S. Verlinski, H. Thienpont, and J. Van Erps "Design and fabrication of polymer lightguides for optical sensing and illumination", Proc. SPIE 13022, Illumination Optics VII, 1302205 (17 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3017471

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