Lasers Induce Localized Cross-Linking Reactions in Non-Photosensitized Polymers
A research team has demonstrated that non-amplified femtosecond laser systems delivering 40–500 pJ individual pulses are sufficient for inducing localized cross-linking reactions within hundreds of nanometers in cross sections of non-photosensitized polymers.
This experimental work is of high importance for the fundamental understanding of laser-enabled nanoscale 3D additive manufacturing. This research also widens the technology’s field of applications where the avoidance of a photo-initiator is preferable or is even a necessity, such as micro-optics, nano-photonics, and biomedicine.
The FLINT oscillator from Light Conversion was employed for the experiments for this research.
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FLINT Oscillator
Features of the FLINT femtosecond oscillators include:
- < 40 fs pulse duration
- Up to 260 nJ pulse energy
- Up to 20 W output power
- 76 MHz repetition rate
- No amplified spontaneous emission
- Industrial-grade design
- Optional automated second harmonic generator
- Optional CEP stabilization
- Optional repetition rate locking to an external source
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