Projection two-photon polymerization using a spatial light modulator

The development of a high-efficiency projection two-photon polymerization (P2PP) process by using a liquid crystal spatial light modulator (SLM) is presented. Rapid fabrication of 2D patterned microstructures with P2PP is demonstrated, and the effect of laser pattern and exposure dose on the surface roughness of the fabricated microstructures is investigated. It is found that the distribution of laser intensity at the focal plane of objective has a significant effect on the profiles of microstructures. This unique technology has a promising approach to increase the efficiency of two-photon polymerization (2PP) and a parallel fabrication of complex 2D and 3D microstructures.