Objetivo The objectives of this project are to structure ophthalmic polymers by using the Direct Laser Interference Patterning (DLIP)technique, to study the refractive index modification, and to assess the optical and the microstructural properties of laserstructured samples. DLIP technique allows processing large macroscopic areas with controlled periodic micro- and submicrometerpatterns, in a single step and in very short times, usually in less than one second. These characteristics result ina higher efficient manufacturing process when compared to conventional laser structuring techniques which allows thestructuring process to be easily implemented at industrial level.To determine the maximal refractive index variation produced in each type of polymer laser parameters such as wavelength,pulsewidth, intensity and incident angle will be modified. Both periodic line and circular gratings will be inscribed. In addition,correlation between optical absorption enhancement and refractive index modification will be carried out. Finally, laserstructured polymers will be manufactured at prototype scale to assess and validate the industrial viability and suitability ofthis processing technique for ophthalmic applications, specifically in the case of intraocular and contact lenses.The Fellowship will be carried out at the Technische Universität Dresden (Host Organisation) and VOPTICA (secondmentorganisation). The project involves both Academic sector and Industry.This proposal involves the following subjects: Optical engineering, photonics and lasers; materials engineering; medicalengineering, biomedical engineering and technology; and lasers, ultra-short lasers and laser physics. Ámbito científico engineering and technologymedical engineeringmedical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologynatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesmedical and health sciencesclinical medicineophthalmologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Palabras clave Direct laser interference patterning laser structuring refractive index modification ophthalmic polymers intraocular lenses contact lenses medical engineering Programa(s) H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Tema(s) MSCA-IF-2017 - Individual Fellowships Convocatoria de propuestas H2020-MSCA-IF-2017 Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF) Coordinador TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET DRESDEN Aportación neta de la UEn € 171 460,80 Dirección HELMHOLTZSTRASSE 10 01069 Dresden Alemania Ver en el mapa Región Sachsen Dresden Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Participación en los programas de I+D de la UE Opens in new window Red de colaboración de HORIZON Opens in new window Coste total € 171 460,80
