# Releasable micro-waveplates

## TL;DR

This paper presents a straightforward method for fabricating releasable micro-waveplates using laser cutting, oblique angle deposition, chemical etching, and laser inscription, enabling their release from substrates in HCl solution.

## Contribution

It introduces a novel, simple fabrication process for micro-waveplates that can be easily released from substrates, facilitating their integration into optical systems.

## Key findings

- Successful fabrication of releasable micro-waveplates
- Effective release process using HCl solution
- Potential for integration into optical devices

## Abstract

A simple procedure is demonstrated for fabrication of waveplates which can be released from substrate by laser cutting. Oblique angle deposition, chemical etching and laser inscription steps were used for the final lift-off and release of micro-waveplates in HCl solution.