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Three-Dimensional Structuring of Resists and Resins by Direct Laser Writing and Holographic Recording

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Photoresponsive Polymers I

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Optical techniques for three-dimensional micro- and nanostructuring of transparent and photo-sensitivematerials are reviewed with emphasis on methods of manipulation of the optical field, such as beam focusing,the use of ultrashort pulses, and plasmonic and near-field effects. The linear and nonlinear optical responseof materials to classical optical fields as well as exploitation of the advantages of quantum lithographyare discussed.

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Juodkazis, S., Mizeikis, V., Misawa, H. (2007). Three-Dimensional Structuring of Resists and Resins by Direct Laser Writing and Holographic Recording. In: Marder, S.R., Lee, KS. (eds) Photoresponsive Polymers I. Advances in Polymer Science, vol 213. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/12_2007_122

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