Date of Award
Summer 2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
First Advisor
Liang Pan
Committee Chair
Liang Pan
Committee Member 1
Kartik B. Ariyur
Committee Member 2
Jitesh Panchal
Abstract
Holographic display is being developed for next generation mobile phones. However, manufacturing of miniature gratings for the holographic projectors cost a few thousand dollars today, not making the concept practical for commercial purposes. In this thesis, we discuss the feasibility of self-assembled nanoparticles to manufacture holographic gratings cost-effectively and at the nanoscale. Using our approach, the gratings can be manufactured at the scale of 20nm and the cost per chip is expected to cost a few dollars.^ In this thesis, a hydrophobic SAM was used to modify the surface of silicon. Direct-write UV laser lithography was used for photothermal patterning and obtain a hydrophobic-hydrophilic pattern. Experimental and numerical analysis of the patterning technique was done to investigate a possibility photothermal patterning mechanism. Lastly, the patterned substrate was functionalized with gold nanoparticle SAM to show the feasibility of producing the holographic gratings.
Recommended Citation
Akella, Meghana, "Optical direct-write nanolithography based on self-assembled resist" (2014). Open Access Theses. 717.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/717
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Industrial Engineering Commons, Mechanical Engineering Commons, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Commons
