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Fabrication of Polymer Microspheres for Optical Resonator and Laser Applications
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2017
Protocols for the synthesis of microspheres from polymers, the manipulation of microspheres, and micro-photoluminescence measurements are presented.
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Fabrication of 1-D Photonic Crystal Cavity on a Nanofiber Using Femtosecond Laser-induced Ablation
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2017
We present a protocol for fabricating 1-D photonic crystal cavities on subwavelength diameter silica fibers (optical nanofibers) using femtosecond laser-induced ablation.
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Image-guided, Laser-based Fabrication of Vascular-derived Microfluidic Networks
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2017
This protocol outlines the implementation of image-guided, laser-based hydrogel degradation to fabricate vascular-derived, biomimetic microfluidic networks embedded in poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) hydrogels. These biomimetic microfluidic systems may be useful for tissue engineering applications, generation of in vitro disease models, and fabrication of advanced "on-a-chip" devices.
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Fabrication and Application of Rose Bengal-chitosan Films in Laser Tissue Repair
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2012
Sutures are usually needed to repair tissue during surgical procedures. However, their application can be problematic as they are invasive and may damage tissue. The fabrication and application methods of a novel tissue adhesive are here reported. This adhesive film is laser-activated and does not require the use of sutures.
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Fabrication and Testing of Microfluidic Optomechanical Oscillators
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2014
Parametric optomechanical excitations have recently been experimentally demonstrated in microfluidic optomechanical resonators by means of optical radiation pressure and stimulated Brillouin scattering. This paper describes the fabrication of these microfluidic resonators along with methodologies for generating and verifying optomechanical oscillations.
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Material absorption determines how efficiently the beam’s infrared energy becomes heat in the workpiece. When absorption is sufficient, the localized temperature can drive melting or vaporization; in other cases, the energy supports bonding. This mechanism explains why the same laser settings can produce different results across polymers, wood, ceramics, and metals, making material choice central to process planning.
Power controls available energy, pulse duration determines how long that energy acts, and traverse speed governs exposure along the path. Their combined effect changes heating intensity and residence time, so engineers adjust them together rather than independently. Appropriate combinations help control whether material is removed or bonded and influence dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and heat-affected zones.
Focal position determines where the beam concentrates its highest intensity relative to the workpiece. This concentration affects how efficiently the material heats and therefore influences the width of the cut, the quality of the surface, and dimensional accuracy. Careful focus control is especially important when engineers need precise sheet-material processing or consistent custom-fabricated components.
A practical CO2 laser fabrication workflow starts by identifying the material and intended operation, such as cutting, engraving, marking, or joining. Engineers then establish power, pulse duration, focal position, and traverse speed because these variables determine the thermal response. Inspecting kerf width, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and heat-affected zones evaluates the result.
The method supports processing of polymers, wood, ceramics, and many metals, allowing engineers to match the fabrication mode to the component need. It can create prototypes, process sheet materials, add component markings, or produce custom parts. This range makes it useful when design changes or individualized fabrication requirements call for flexible manufacturing.
Rapid prototyping benefits from the process because engineers can adjust power, pulse duration, focus, and traverse speed to refine a part while retaining the same fabrication approach. Measurements of kerf width, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and heat-affected zones provide engineering feedback, helping assess whether a prototype meets its intended manufacturing requirements.