3D fabrication of Multimaterial integrated Optical Components (3D-MOC) – 3D-MOC

The aim of the project is to explore the advanced 3D fabrication of Multimaterial integrated Optical Components (3D-MOC) assisted by laser irradiation and chemical etching, by exploiting the interplay between photochemistry and direct laser inscription in photosensitive glass materials. We want to demonstrate that it becomes possible, by this way, to build multi-scale 3D multimaterials optical and optoelectrical circuits, that can be further functionalized. With these new optical components, we will develop an on-chip device dedicated to an advanced multimodal biologic characterization of fluids. This new component will be composed of mid-IR and white light micro-sources, an integrated mid-IR spectrometer, and their interfaces with microfluidic channels. The integration/connectorization of these components with optical fibers, in the visible-near IR as well as in the mid-IR will be established. Our ambition is to bring new components to real world applications ranging from environment, security to health monitoring.
The project is built around the following three main objectives:
Obj.1. 3D multi-material optical circuits design and fabrication
Obj.2. Functionalization of the 3D component
Obj.3. Activation of the components to demonstrate new compact analysis device