Note: three-dimensional stereolithography for millimeter wave and terahertz applications

A Macor; E de Rijk; S Alberti; T Goodman; J-Ph Ansermet

doi:10.1063/1.3701738

Note: three-dimensional stereolithography for millimeter wave and terahertz applications

Rev Sci Instrum. 2012 Apr;83(4):046103. doi: 10.1063/1.3701738.

Authors

A Macor¹, E de Rijk, S Alberti, T Goodman, J-Ph Ansermet

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Condensed Matter Physics, Station 3, EPFL, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.

PMID: 22559589
DOI: 10.1063/1.3701738

Abstract

Metal-coated polymers shaped by 3D stereolithography are introduced as a new manufacturing method for passive components for millimeter to terahertz electromagnetic waves. This concept offers increased design capabilities and flexibilities while shortening the manufacturing process of complex shapes, e.g., corrugated horns, mirrors, etc. Tests at 92.5, 140, and 170 GHz are reported.