Femtosecond laser materials processing in the Townes Laser Institute

Abstract

Femtosecond Laser Materials Processing (FLMP) is an active area of research for its superior processing quality compared to conventional laser processing with nano- and picosecond (ps) pulses. Advances in femtosecond (fs) laser technology including the development of high repetition rate fiber-based systems are now making FLMP more industrially viable by increasing reliability and throughput. The Laser Plasma Laboratory (LPL) within the Townes Laser Institute at the University of Central Florida is developing FLMP solutions towards the fabrication of micro-devices such as diffractive optical elements, photonic circuits, and micro-fluidic devices. Furthermore, we are investigating the use of FLMP to alter the optical or chemical properties of a material. In this talk, we present recent research activities involving FLMP by LPL including applications in biochemistry, photonics and optoelectronics. Show more