Abstract
In this paper, we report a design, modeling and fabrication of a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) based in-plane vibratory sub-wavelength diffraction grating scanner for high optical efficiency, high speed laser scanning applications. This paper demonstrates that with careful design, optical efficiency of more than 75% is experimentally achievable with a simple gold-coated binary sub-wavelength grating. High frequency scanning of 55.01 kHz with an optical scan angle of 5.2° is achievable even when operated in air. The device demonstrated has a 1 mm diameter grating. Through consideration of the mass of the suspension springs, stress alleviation beams and fabrication imperfections, a theoretical model is proposed which can estimate the dynamic performance close to the actual operating condition.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
