This text examines the technology behind the plethora of modern industrial and domestic technologies which incorporate micro-optics eg. CDs cameras automated manufacturing systems mobile communications etc. It includes a simple but comprehensive introduction to micro-optical developments design and an overview of fabrication and replication technology. The theoretical practical and industrial developments in micro-scale optoelectronics continue apace in the late 1990s. In this book a distinguished group of physicists and engineers describe the current state of research and applications in micro-optics. It provides the theoretical background and an overview of current technology with several chapters taking a deeper look at specific recent applications and future trends. The book concentrates on diffractive and refractive micro- optical elements such as lenses fan-out gratings optimized phase elements and polarisers. Sections are included on the simulation and optimization of design for micro-optics and subsequently the efficient transformation from design to real optical elements using techniques such as e-beam writing laser beam writing lithography etching and thin film deposition. Language: English