BlueCut Femtosecond Laser
(Menlo Systems, Germany)
Features
- Wavelength 1030 nm / 515 nm
- Pulse Energy: >10 μJ
- Average Power >10 W
- Pulse Duration: < 400 fs
- Burst Mode
- Single shot to 10 MHz
Aerotech Air-bearing 3D sample translation stage
(ABL 1000 Air-Bearing Direct Drive Linear Stage; Motion Control Aerotech. Inc., USA)
Features
- For high-performance photonics alignment and assembly
- Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution
- Fully-preloaded air bearing
- Complete non-contact design
- Ultra-smooth velocity control (max. speed: 300 mm per sec)
Capabilities
- Micro/Nano Material Processing: Waveguide Writing, microfluidic channels, Optofluidic devices, integrated optical devices
- Spectroscopic characterization: Time-resolved, spectroscopic characterization of materials
- Laser Matter Interaction: Understanding basic science and phenomenon associated with intense laser light interaction with matter
The Femstosecond Laser micromachining facility is a powerful micro/nano fabrication tool for miniaturization of device size. The inherent 3D capability of Femtosecond laser micromachining helps to integrate microfluidic and optofluidc functions onto a single chip; thereby it enables fabrication of Lab-on-chip devices for point of care diagnostics. Integrated optical devices like opto-electronic resonator based sensors can be developed using this facility. Laser writing and direct printing of electrical circuits can be accomplished; submicron ablation in the area of interest adds nuances to printed organic and molecular micro-electronics. Micro & Nano scale structuring of surfaces is also possible for application in SERS and photovoltaics.