Article
Optics
Keiichi Bamoto, Haruyuki Sakurai, Shuntaro Tani, Yohei Kobayashi
Summary: This study demonstrated the use of Bayesian optimization as an efficient method to find the optimal conditions for laser processing. It showed that the optimum set of parameters to achieve a desired shape can be obtained autonomously and more than an order of magnitude faster than with a simple grid-search.
Article
Optics
Marie -Pier Lord, Michel Olivier, Martin Bernier, Real Vallee
Summary: Femtosecond fiber lasers have been a game changer in laser technology industry, providing high brightness ultrashort pulses in compact, affordable, and reliable setups. This study presents the first femtosecond fiber laser operating in the visible spectrum, expanding the range of applications for such sources. The all-normal dispersion regime passively mode-locked ring cavity is based on nonlinear polarization evolution in a single-mode Pr3+-doped fluoride fiber. The compressed pulses at 635 nm have a duration of 168 fs, a peak power of 0.73 kW, and a repetition rate of 137 MHz.
Article
Optics
Sungkwon Shin, Woojin Lee, Jong Kab Park, Doh-Hoon Kim
Summary: This paper presents a femtosecond laser processing method to precisely control taper angles of micro-holes. The ablation depth depends on the ablation rate, number of repetitions for scanning, beam size, and spot overlap ratio, which in turn influence the taper angles. We developed a multilevel material processing method involving analytical models to achieve desired taper angles on 64FeNi alloy sheets.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Keisuke Takenaka, Masaki Hashida, Hitoshi Sakagami, Shin-ichiro Masuno, Mitsuhiro Kusaba, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Satoru Iwamori, Yuji Sato, Masahiro Tsukamoto
Summary: The Perpendicular Period and Phase Scanning ((PS)-S-3) method is used to evaluate the uniformity of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS). The study shows that two-color double-pulse irradiation reduces the period dispersion and average phase difference of LIPSS, resulting in a more uniform structure. A 3D electromagnetic particle-in-cell simulation confirms the effectiveness of the (PS)-S-3 method in assessing the uniformity of LIPSS.
REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
(2022)
Article
Optics
Rahul A. Rajan, Chi-Vinh Ngo, J. Yang, Yu Liu, K. S. Rao, Chunlei Guo
Summary: This study utilized femtosecond and picosecond lasers to create superhydrophilic surfaces and investigated their morphologies and surface chemistry. Due to significant variations in micro-nano structure and molecular compositions, surfaces fabricated by the two lasers showed notable differences in surface wettability. Furthermore, applying an eco-friendly coating on ultrafast laser fabricated surfaces can maintain superhydrophilic properties for over 14 months.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Alan T. K. Godfrey, Deepak L. N. Kallepalli, Sabaa Rashid, Jesse Ratte, Chunmei Zhang, P. B. Corkum
Summary: This study presents a novel method for controlling blister formation in Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) by using a thin metal film between two polymer films. The laser energy deposition is primarily in the metal layer, and blister expansion is driven by laser-induced spallation of the gold film.
Article
Optics
Feng Yang, Zhigang Dong, Renke Kang, Cheng Liu, Dongjiang Wu, Guangyi Ma
Summary: Reaction-bonded silicon carbide composites exhibit a complex ablation mechanism under femtosecond laser irradiation. The ablation threshold decreases with increasing pulse number and stabilizes. Photochemical ablation dominates at low fluence and low pulse number, while photothermal ablation dominates at higher fluence and pulse number. A preliminary model of the ablation mechanism was established based on surface morphology, microstructure, and physical phase analysis.
Article
Optics
Hasnaa Meliani, Mohamed Assoul, Michael Fontaine, Vahan Malkhasyan, Alexandre Gilbin, Guy Monteil
Summary: The femtosecond laser-matter interaction with tungsten carbide containing 10% cobalt was investigated, resulting in the production of laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) with specific spatial period and amplitude. By studying the athermal ablation threshold of tungsten carbide and other parameters, dimples were fabricated without any thermal effects.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tianfeng Liang, Hongwei Zang, Wei Zhang, Liansheng Zheng, Danwen Yao, Helong Li, Huailiang Xu, Ruxin Li
Summary: This study utilizes femtosecond filamentating laser to ignite a premixed methane-air mixture over long distance and with ultra-low energy. The technique is insensitive to the position of the ablator and can operate sustainably with minimal sample removal.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Matteo Calvarese, Tobias Meyer-Zedler, Michael Schmitt, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, Juergen Popp
Summary: In this article, recent developments and advances in femtosecond laser ablation, particularly in the field of biomedical applications, are reviewed. The focus has shifted towards expanding the use of ultrafast laser ablation in various fields beyond ophthalmology, such as dental and orthopaedic surgery. The integration of spectroscopic analytical imaging techniques and the development of endoscopic probes for ultrafast laser surgery have paved the way for clinical applications in otolaryngology, inner ear surgery, as well as cancer detection and simultaneous tumor removal.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
John Linden, Neta Melech, Igor Sakaev, Ofer Fogel, Slava Krylov, David Nuttman, Zeev Zalevsky, Marina Sirota
Summary: This article presents a novel technology for precise fabrication of quartz resonators for MEMS applications. The approach is based on laser-induced chemical etching of quartz. The main steps include UV laser treatment of a Cr-Au-coated quartz wafer and wet etching. The fabricated devices show reduced surface roughness and improved wall profiles.
MICROSYSTEMS & NANOENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jean-Luc Deziel, Louis J. Dube, Charles Varin
Summary: The study examines the controversy over the possibility of triggering ionization avalanche in dielectrics with laser-induced breakdown on a subpicosecond time scale, and the relative importance of carrier-impact ionization versus field ionization. By proposing a rate-equation model that tracks the gradual heating of charge carriers and dynamically defines collisional impact rate, the research demonstrates computational simplicity and the ability to extract effective values from experimental data. The model matches experimental scaling trends for laser-induced damage threshold of various dielectric materials for pulse durations ranging from a few femtoseconds to a few picoseconds, indicating potential advantages for large-scale, three-dimensional electromagnetic modeling of laser-induced breakdown in transparent media.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bin Li, Xiang Xi, Kun Lu, Yan Shi, Dingbang Xiao, Xuezhong Wu
Summary: Micro hemispherical resonator gyroscope (mHRG) adopts femtosecond laser for mass removal to achieve frequency trimming, which offers high efficiency and accuracy. Nevertheless, the current laser trimming method may damage the electrode's capacitance area. In this study, a novel method is proposed to reduce the ablation area of the laser, and the effectiveness is demonstrated through comparative experiments.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Wang Xue, Mingxuan Yang, Yingchun Guan, Jiapeng Bi, Xinuo Zhang, Yimeng Wang, Hai Yong
Summary: Orthopedic diseases are a growing concern for human health, and traditional mechanical osteotomy poses risks due to mechanical and thermal damages. Femtosecond lasers offer a safe and efficient method for laminectomy. This study used femtosecond laser ablation aided by convolutional neural network and collaborative control, analyzing the spectral composition and temperature distribution during the process. The findings suggest that a power of 15W with cooling is the optimal parameter to prevent carbonization.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
John Lopez, Samba Niane, Guillaume Bonamis, Pierre Balage, Eric Audouard, Clemens Honninger, Eric Mottay, Inka Manek-Honninger
Summary: This article reports for the first time on the top-down percussion drilling of high-quality deep holes in different glasses using femtosecond laser pulses in GHz-burst mode. The dynamics of the drilling process are revealed through pump-probe shadowgraphy and thermal camera imaging, showing that the drilling process in GHz-burst mode is fundamentally different from single-pulse processing and confirming the presence of thermal accumulation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Michael Moschetti, Patrick A. Burr, Edward Obbard, Jamie J. Kruzic, Peter Hosemann, Bernd Gludovatz
Summary: The demanding operating environments of advanced nuclear reactors require the development of new nuclear materials. High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have shown impressive mechanical, thermomechanical, and corrosion-resistant properties. Research has shown that HEAs may exhibit unique irradiation tolerance. This work assesses the challenges faced by nuclear materials and identifies the potential advantages of HEAs in specific applications.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Andrew C. Lee, Abhinav Parakh, Andrew Sleugh, Ottman A. Tertuliano, Sebastian Lam, Johanna Nelson Weker, Peter Hosemann, X. Wendy Gu
Summary: Investigation of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in iron using TXM, DIC, and in-situ electrochemical hydrogen charging reveals void formation and crack propagation behavior. Hydrogen charging leads to the formation of voids near the crack tip, resulting in quasi-cleavage fracture and a sharper crack tip. Plastic strain localization and reduction, as well as reduced fracture energy and elongation at failure, are observed with hydrogen charging. These findings contribute to the understanding of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Michael Wurmshuber, Simon Doppermann, Stefan Wurster, Severin Jakob, Mehdi Balooch, Markus Alfreider, Klemens Schmuck, Rishi Bodlos, Lorenz Romaner, Peter Hosemann, Helmut Clemens, Verena Maier-Kiener, Daniel Kiener
Summary: To improve the mechanical properties of tungsten, boron and hafnium were added to enhance the cohesion of grain boundaries. Small-scale testing techniques showed a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of tungsten after doping. Moreover, a low-temperature heat treatment of the boron-doped samples further enhanced the mechanical properties. This study provides an effective pathway for improving the mechanical properties of ultra-fine grained tungsten using grain boundary segregation engineering, enabling challenging applications in harsh environments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRACTORY METALS & HARD MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Youxing Chen, Di Chen, Jordan Weaver, Jonathan Gigax, Yongqiang Wang, Nathan A. Mara, Saryu Fensin, Stuart A. Maloy, Amit Misra, Nan Li
Summary: Co-free but Al-included medium/high entropy alloys (M/HEAs) have attracted attention for their lower cost and the ability to tune multi-phase microstructures. In this study, the irradiation response of two Co-free HEAs, FCC CrFeMnNi and BCC AlCrFeMnNi, was explored. It was found that radiation-induced segregation and intermixing were minimal in the AlCrFeMnNi alloy, while limited voids were detected in the CrFeMnNi alloy. Additionally, the FeCrMn-rich nanoprecipitates in AlCrFeMnNi showed superior structural stability against irradiation.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Saleem Abdulfattah Ahmed Al Dajani, Benjamin Reid Dacus, Cody A. Denett, M. Grace Burke, Lawrence Waldron, Thak Sang Byun, James J. Wall, Kuba Bar-Din Anglin, Omar Abdulfattah Ahmed Al Dajani, Konrad J. Krakowiak, Franz. -J. Wiak, Alan Schwartzmann, C. Cem Tasan, Peter Hosemann, Michael Philip Short
Summary: Non-destructive evaluation techniques can rapidly identify the health of mission-critical nuclear reactor components by inferring material properties of interest based on measurable properties, such as surface acoustic wave peak splitting correlating with embrittlement induced by spinodal decomposition.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abraham Burleigh, Miu Lun Lau, Megan Burrill, Daniel T. Olive, Jonathan G. Gigax, Nan Li, Tarik A. Saleh, Frederique Pellemoine, Sujit Bidhar, Min Long, Kavin Ammigan, Jeff Terry
Summary: We developed an automated tool, Nanoindentation Neo package, using a Genetic Algorithm (GA) to analyze nanoindentation load-displacement curves based on the Oliver-Pharr method. For specific materials like polycrystalline isotropic graphites, Least Squares Fitting (LSF) may not provide accurate fit parameters due to the unique shape of unloading curves. To address this issue, we extended our general materials characterization tool Neo to fit nanoindentation data, resulting in meaningful fit parameters obtained with minimal user input.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Minsung Hong, Ho Lun Chan, Yujun Xie, Elena Romanovskaia, John R. Scully, Peter Hosemann
Summary: The study investigated the effect of Te concentration in molten FLiNaK salt on the corrosion and mechanical properties of 304 stainless steel. The corrosion depth of samples decreased with increasing Te concentration after 48 h immersion at 600 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the 1.0 wt% Te sample showed less reduction in mechanical properties compared to the 0.1 wt% Te sample. It is hypothesized that a protective Cr-oxide layer is formed beneath the Ni-Fe rich layer formed by selective leaching of Cr.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
H. T. Vo, D. Frazer, A. A. Kohnert, S. Teysseyre, S. Fensin, P. Hosemann
Summary: Radiation damage leads to various defects in structural materials depending on irradiation conditions. Irradiation-induced loops and void formation are common types of defects. This study used microscale bicrystal testing to evaluate the effects of low-level void swelling on dislocation-channel suppression and intergranular cracking in neutron-irradiated stainless steel. The results demonstrated the direct observation of the suppression of dislocation-channel and intergranular cracking in the presence of low-level void swelling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLASTICITY
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
R. Auguste, M. O. Liedke, M. Butterling, B. P. Uberuaga, F. A. Selim, A. Wagner, P. Hosemann
Summary: Radiation-induced property changes in materials are caused by energy transfer from incoming particles to the lattice, leading to atom displacement and the formation of extended defects. The extent of these defects depends on dose rate, material, and temperature. This study provides direct experimental evidence of non-equilibrium vacancy formation in silicon through in situ positron annihilation spectroscopy.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Grittima Kongprawes, Doonyapong Wongsawaeng, Peter Hosemann, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Suttichai Assabumrungrat
Summary: Catalytic-free parallel-plate-type dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma was used to hydrogenate palm oil using glycerol as a hydrogen donor, resulting in enhanced oxidation stability of hydrogenated fatty acid methyl ester (H-FAME). Optimal reaction conditions were determined, and it was found that plasma effectively extracted hydrogen radicals from glycerol and reacted with C-C bonds. The hydrogenated palm oil was then converted into HFAME via base-catalyzed transesterification. The developed plasma hydrogenation process adds value to waste glycerol and provides alternative hydrogen sources, while also being environmentally friendly.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Dong, H. Vo, E. Olivas, J. Bickel, C. Hardie, P. Hosemann, S. Maloy
Summary: Small scale mechanical testing has gained attention for materials research, but extending the results to larger scale applications remains difficult. This study tested different materials and thicknesses, revealing significant reductions in material properties at smaller thicknesses. The changes varied across materials and indicated the coupling of geometric and microstructural effects. Finite element analysis revealed potential flaws in using certain sample geometries for extreme aspect ratios, and there were discrepancies in values at different length scales.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. Samuha, J. Bickel, T. Mukherjee, T. DebRoy, T. J. Lienert, S. A. Maloy, C. R. Lear, P. Hosemann
Summary: The grade 91 ferritic/martensitic steel was fabricated using the Directed Energy Deposition Laser technique, which allows for tailoring of the mechanical properties by controlling the microstructure. The microstructure consists primarily of fine and coarsened lath-type martensite grains, with up to 15% d-phase observed at the melt pool boundaries. Changes in metallurgical pores and softening were explained by phase composition, grain-like size effects, and dislocation density.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
H. T. Vo, S. Pal, N. Almirall, S. Tumey, G. R. Odette, S. A. Maloy, P. Hosemann
Summary: Nickel-based alloys have excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for various applications in extreme environments. This study shows that heavy ion irradiation disrupts the precipitates in Inconel 718 nickel-based alloy through disordering and dissolution processes. The rate of disordering and dissolution of the precipitates is proportional to both irradiation dose and dose rate. Radiation-induced disordering occurs at a higher rate than dissolution. Microscale mechanical results suggest that radiation-induced disordering is responsible for the majority of the softening response at low dose. Low dose radiation-induced disordering also results in strain localization and is believed to be the primary cause for the drastic degradation of uniform elongation and toughness in irradiated Inconel 718.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Minsung Hong, Ho Lun Chan, John R. Scully, Peter Hosemann
Summary: The corrosion properties of Alloy 625 in molten FLiNaK salt were studied at 700 degrees C as a function of tellurium concentrations. It was found that under specific tellurium concentrations, tellurium-induced corrosion can be suppressed and protect the alloy against corrosion. The sample with 0.1 wt.% tellurium showed the lowest corrosion depth and mass loss, with the highest charge transfer resistance.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Diyi Cheng, Thomas Wynn, Bingyu Lu, Maxwell Marple, Bing Han, Ryosuke Shimizu, Bhagath Sreenarayanan, Jeffery Bickel, Peter Hosemann, Yangyuchen Yang, Han Nguyen, Weikang Li, Guomin Zhu, Minghao Zhang, Ying Shirley Meng
Summary: We report a method to synthesize free-standing lithium phosphorus oxynitride (LiPON) with remarkable flexibility and Young's modulus of ~33 GPa. Our study reveals the chemistry of the Li/LiPON interface and a well-defined glass-transition temperature of LiPON at 207 °C. The free-standing LiPON film enables the study of fundamental properties for interface engineering in solid-state batteries.
NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)