Spatial and temporal laser pulse design for material processing on ultrafast scales

R. Stoian, J. P. Colombier, C. Mauclair, G. Cheng, M. K. Bhuyan, P. K. Velpula, P. Srisungsitthisunti

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Abstract

The spatio-temporal design of ultrafast laser excitation can have a determinant influence on the physical and engineering aspects of laser-matter interactions, with the potential of upgrading laser processing effects. Energy relaxation channels can be synergetically stimulated as the energy delivery rate is synchronized with the material response on ps timescales. Experimental and theoretical loops based on the temporal design of laser irradiation and rapid monitoring of irradiation effects are, therefore, able to predict and determine ideal optimal laser pulse forms for specific ablation objectives. We illustrate this with examples on manipulating the thermodynamic relaxation pathways impacting the ablation products and nanostructuring of bulk and surfaces using longer pulse envelopes. Some of the potential control factors will be pointed out. At the same time the spatial character can dramatically influence the development of laser interaction. We discuss spatial beam engineering examples such as parallel and non-diffractive approaches designed for high-throughput, high-accuracy processing events.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)119-127
Number of pages9
JournalApplied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
Volume114
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

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