THIN-FILM LUMINESCENT CONCENTRATORS FOR INTEGRATED DEVICES - A COOKBOOK

A luminescent concentrator (LC) is a nonimaging optical device used fo r collecting light energy. Asa result of its unique properties, a LC a lso offers the possibility of separating different portions of the spe ctrum and concentrating them at the same time. Hence, LC's can be appl ied to a whole range of problems requiring the collection, manipulatio n, and distribution or measurement of light. Furthermore, as described in our previous research, thin-film LC elements can be deposited dire ctly over sensor and processing electronics in the form of integrated LC devices. As an aid to further research, the materials and technolog y required to fabricate these thin-film LC elements through the use of an ultraviolet-curable photopolymer are documented in detail.