Abstract

Continuous-relief diffractive optical elements have been replicated by use of conventional compact disc injection-molding techniques. Two continuous-relief microstructures, a blazed grating and a fan-out element, were chosen to evaluate the replication process. Original elements were fabricated by direct-write electron-beam lithography. Optical measurements and atomic force microscopy were used for investigating the replication fidelity.

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