3D Printing Glass: Transparent Fused Silica

This lecture by the instructor covers the process of 3D printing transparent fused silica glass, including the preparation of the precursor, mold filling, and applications such as casting and microfluidics. It also discusses the characteristics of fused silica, the authors' contributions to the field, and the detailed steps involved in the printing process. The lecture delves into the nanocomposite precursors used, the polymerization techniques, and the post-processing steps like debinding and sintering. Various microstructures and their optical properties are explored, along with the applications of these structures in optics, photonics, lab-on-a-chip devices, life sciences, and biomedical engineering.