Photocuring and Photolithography

Solid-state microscope light sources are ideal for controlled initiation of photopolymerization reactions, which are the basis of widely used techniques for non-contact, in situ fabrication and molding of microscopic structures. Bulk photopolymerization is generally referred to as photocuring, whereas in photolithography, spatially selective photopolymerization is achieved by masking the illumination field. The extent of photopolymerization is controlled by the intensity and duration of illumination. Lumencor’s solid-state lighting systems offer precision illumination control in the form of microsecond timing, feedback regulation and metering of light output.