Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 59, Issue 11, 1100009(2022)

Review on the Progress of Parallel Micro/Nano Lithography Based on Spatial Light Modulator

Junjie Kuang1,2, Ningning Luo1,2、*, Jingya Zhang1,2, Yanlei Wang1,2, Xin Xiong1,2, and Qingwang Meng1,2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Key Laboratory of Opto-Electronic Information Science and Technology of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, Jiangxi , China
  • 2Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for Opto-Electronic Measuring Technology, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, Jiangxi , China
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    Schematic illustration of SLM-based parallel micro/nano lithography system[12]
    Principle and experimental results of multi-focus array produced by parallel micro/nano lithography. (a) Schematic diagram of multifocal modulation lithography system with spatial light modulator combined with micro-lens or zone plate array; (b) microstructure with characteristic size of 1.5 μm fabricated by multifocal parallel lithography[14]; (c) complex geometry and photonic devices fabricated by lithography[15]; (d) schematic diagram of holographic multifocal modulation lithography based on spatial light modulator; (e) schematic diagram of spiral photonic structure for parallel manufacturing of multifocal array, 45 focus fabricated “L” structure, 60 focus fabricated “Z” structure[18]
    Optimized processing by multifocal parallel micro/nano lithography. (a) Single focus,3 foci, 6 foci parallel manufacturing of sine curve structure diagram[26]; (b) formation of a 4×4 micrograph within 45 seconds[27]; (c) fabrication of same tissue scaffold structure using single beam and multiple beams[27]
    Principle of SLM-based direct projection micro-stereoscopic lithography[42]
    Microstructure formed by direct projection parallel lithography based on spatial light modulator. (a) Extracellular microenvironment was constructed, and four kinds of micro-pores were made on a single chip[54]; (b) stepwise; (c) spiral; (d) embryo-like; (e) flower-like; (f) micro-fans structure with 50 layers high and 10 μm thick; (g) micro-wineglass with 300 layers high and 4 μm thick[55]; (h) single micro-gear structure fabricated on hydrogel[58]
    Letters, triangle, and circles formed by linear holographic projection light field micro/nano lithography[59]
    Microstructure fabricated by modulating the incident light field into a “T” shaped light field, and the light source power is 560 mW. (a) 5 s; (b) 1 s; (c) 0.5 s; (d) 0.2 s[59]
    Incident light field is modulated into a uniform annular light field with controllable diameter, and the diameter is 25 μm tubular structure array, fabrication time is 15 s[60]
    Light field is modulated into circular, square, and triangular microstructure lithography results[59]. (a)‒(c) Lithography results before optimization; (d)‒(f) optimized lithography results
    Intensity distribution diagram when the beam is shaped into different patterns and the corresponding figure on DMD[64]. (a) Airy beam intensity distribution; (b) Bessel beam intensity distribution; (c) DMD display of the airy beam; (d) DMD display of the Bessel beam
    Cylindrical microstructure formed by Bessel beam lithography with different parameters[65]. (a) Hologram generating Bessel beam; (b) lithography results of cylindrical microstructure with different diameters
    • Table 1. Technical comparision of SLM-based parallel micro/nano lithography

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      Table 1. Technical comparision of SLM-based parallel micro/nano lithography

      ClassficationMethodResolutionProcessing efficiencyAdvantagesDisadvantages
      Multi-focus parallelMulti-focus based on microlens array/zone plate arrayMicrometerHigher(several times of single-focus lithography)Suitable for periodic microstructureHigh cost,less flexible
      Multi-focus based on holographySubmicrometerHigher(several times of single-focus lithography)Suitable for periodic microstructure and capable of controlling the focus position and exposure dose preciselyEnergy inhomogeneity for multi-focus array
      Projection parallelDirect projectionSubmicrometerHigh(Dozens of times of single-focus lithography)Suitable for non-periodic microstructureLimitation from SLM pixel and refresh rate
      Holography projectionSubmicrometerHigh(Dozens of times of single-focus lithography)Suitable for special application and mass productionLimitation from holography optimization and SLM modulation defect
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    Junjie Kuang, Ningning Luo, Jingya Zhang, Yanlei Wang, Xin Xiong, Qingwang Meng. Review on the Progress of Parallel Micro/Nano Lithography Based on Spatial Light Modulator[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2022, 59(11): 1100009

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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Jan. 28, 2022

    Accepted: Apr. 2, 2022

    Published Online: Jun. 9, 2022

    The Author Email: Ningning Luo (ningningluo2002@126.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP202259.1100009

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