Aperiodic volume optics have been shown to be multiplexed optical devices that can produce different targeted output distributions from the same volume, only depending on the incoming illumination condition. These structures however have so far been produced inside of rigid glass substrates by introducing targeted microfractures through a focused laser. This makes following preparation steps necessary for any real-world applications, before even considering the illumination setup. We present a step towards the direct, additive manufacturing of multiplexed volume scattering devices by the creation of 3-dimensional structures using two-photon-polymerization, which is capable of creating complex optical microsystems, and their wave-optical simulation.
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