Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal: Journal of Applied Physics

Volume number: 134

Issue number: 12

ISSN: 0021-8979

eISSN: 1089-7550

Open access status: Hybrid

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0170963

Publisher: American Institute of Physics

Abstract: 
We report the design, nanofabrication, and characterization of high-quality polymer-based micromirror structures employing the 3D two-photon polymerization lithography technique. Compared to conventional microcavity approaches, our innovative concept provides microstructures, which allow fast prototyping. Moreover, our polymer-based mirrors are cost effective and environmentally sensitive, as well as compatible with a wide range of wavelengths from near-infrared to the telecom C-band. We demonstrate polymer/air distributed Bragg reflectors and full microcavity structures with up to 14 mirror pairs with a target wavelength of 1550 nm and a reflectivity close to 99%. Additionally, our 3D printed micromirrors are reproducible and mechanically stable, and enable hybrid nanophotonic devices based on quantum dots, molecules, or 2D quantum materials as the active medium.

Harvard Citation style: Palekar, C., Shah, M., Reitzenstein, S. and Rahimi-Iman, A. (2023) Development of high-reflectivity polymer/air-Bragg micromirror structures for nanophotonic applications, Journal of Applied Physics, 134(12), Article 123107. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0170963

APA Citation style: Palekar, C., Shah, M., Reitzenstein, S., & Rahimi-Iman, A. (2023). Development of high-reflectivity polymer/air-Bragg micromirror structures for nanophotonic applications. Journal of Applied Physics. 134(12), Article 123107. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0170963