Abstract: A method of forming a one-way see-through illumination device including a light guide and a pattern of pixels on a surface of the light guide. The method includes forming pixel wells corresponding to the pixels, via a formation method including photolithography, on the surface of the light guide. The pixels, including a light diffusing layer and a light reflecting layer, are formed using the pixel wells, wherein the pattern of pixels and the light guide are arranged to generate transparent illumination by the frustration of total internal reflection of light injected into the light guide.

Abstract: A device includes a light source and a light guide. The light source is configured to emit photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation. The light guide is arranged to receive the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation from the light source and to guide the received radiation by total internal reflection, the light guide including a pattern of emission points on at least one surface of the light guide, the emission points emitting the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation out of the light guide by frustration of total internal reflection caused by the emission points.

Abstract: A device (100) includes a light source (130) and a light guide (110). The light source (130) is configured to emit photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation. The light guide (110) is arranged to receive the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation from the light source (130) and to guide the received radiation by total internal reflection, the light guide (110) including a pattern of emission points (210) on at least one surface of the light guide (110), the emission points (210) emitting the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation out of the light guide (110) by frustration of total internal reflection caused by the emission points (210).

Abstract: A one-way see-through illumination device includes a light guide, a light source at an edge of the light guide and a pattern of pixels on a surface of the light guide. The light guide has an illumination surface and a non-illumination surface opposite to the illumination surface. The light source is configured to inject light into the edge of the light guide. The pattern of pixels and the light guide are arranged to generate transparent illumination by the frustration of total internal reflection of light injected into the light guide such that light from the light source is emitted through the illumination surface. The pixels are arranged to prevent the generation of a diffraction grating in the light guide.

Abstract: A device for nano-assembly of nanoparticles in nanoimprinted wells on a substrate surface includes a substrate holder, a platen, a heater and a conveyor. The substrate holder is arranged to support the substrate. The platen is arranged to have a print gap between the substrate and platen, the print gap containing a nanoink having a carrier fluid and nanoparticles within the carrier fluid. The heater is configured to provide heat to the substrate holder. The conveyor is configured to move the substrate relative to the platen such that nanoparticles are nanoassembled into the nanoimprinted wells as the substrate traverses a carrier fluid filled nano-assembly area by motion of the substrate holder.

Abstract: A one-way see-through illumination device includes a light guide, a light source at an edge of the light guide and a pattern of pixels on a surface of the light guide. The light guide has an illumination surface and a non-illumination surface opposite to the illumination surface. The light source is configured to inject light into the edge of the light guide. The pattern of pixels and the light guide are arranged to generate transparent illumination by the frustration of total internal reflection of light injected into the light guide such that light from the light source is emitted through the illumination surface. The pixels are arranged to prevent the generation of a diffraction grating in the light guide.

Abstract: A device includes a light source and a light guide. The light source is configured to emit photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation. The light guide is arranged to receive the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation from the light source and to guide the received radiation by total internal reflection, the light guide including a pattern of emission points on at least one surface of the light guide, the emission points emitting the photoresist-curative electromagnetic radiation out of the light guide by frustration of total internal reflection caused by the emission points.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for fabricating a transparent display device. The display device can include a light guide having a first surface for illumination and a second surface, positioned opposite the first surface. The second surface can be a non-illuminated surface. The display device can include a plurality of one-way light emitting pixels positioned on the second surface of the light guide and configured to frustrate total internal reflection of light within the light guide. The plurality of pixels can each include a light-diffusive layer and light-reflective layer. The display device can include a light source configured to introduce light into an edge of the light guide to cause the plurality of pixels to emit at least a portion of the light through the first surface of the light guide.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for manufacturing three-dimensional structures. A system can include a reservoir configured to contain a volume of light-curative resin. The system can include a light source. The system can include a light guide configured to be positioned within the volume of light-curative resin in the reservoir and to receive light from the light source. The light guide can include a surface pattern that frustrates total internal reflection of the light within the light guide to provide emission of the light from the light guide to cure a portion of the light-curative resin corresponding to the surface pattern to form an object. The system can also include an actuator configured to move the light guide with respect to the reservoir.

Abstract: A method of forming a one-way see-through illumination device including a light guide and a pattern of pixels on a surface of the light guide. The method includes forming pixel wells corresponding to the pixels, via a formation method including photolithography, on the surface of the light guide. The pixels, including a light diffusing layer and a light reflecting layer, are formed using the pixel wells, wherein the pattern of pixels and the light guide are arranged to generate transparent illumination by the frustration of total internal reflection of light injected into the light guide.