@inproceedings{RischHellmann2011, author = {Risch, Anna and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {ITO thin film laser patterning by picosecond laser}, series = {Proceeding XXV microCAD, International scientific conference, 2011, Section K: Material science/Material processing technologies}, booktitle = {Proceeding XXV microCAD, International scientific conference, 2011, Section K: Material science/Material processing technologies}, pages = {63 -- 68}, year = {2011}, subject = {Laserbearbeitung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BelleScheurichHellmann2009, author = {Belle, Stefan and Scheurich, Steffen and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {Interrogation water content in organic solvents by planar bragg grating sensors}, series = {Proceedings SENSOR}, booktitle = {Proceedings SENSOR}, number = {Vol. II, P3.2}, isbn = {978-3-9810993-6-2}, pages = {324 -- 329}, year = {2009}, subject = {Bragg-Reflektor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RothEsenHellmann2020, author = {Roth, Gian-Luca and Esen, Cemal and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {Internal micro structuring of transparent optical polymers by fs laser}, series = {Laser-based Micro-and Nanoprocessing XIV 2020}, volume = {11268}, booktitle = {Laser-based Micro-and Nanoprocessing XIV 2020}, publisher = {International Society for Optics and Photonics}, doi = {10.1117/12.2543487}, pages = {112681L}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Lab-on-chip systems are based on components to transport, mix, separate and analyse small volumes of different fluids. The consecutive integration of more complex functions into a single and compact chip demands on multilayer systems. As the classical production using a stacking and joining of single processed layers is elaborate and limited in terms of multilayer structures, an uprising trend to fabricate those devices is the internal, three dimensional processing of transparent substrates by using ultrashort laser pulses. In this study, we report on the generation of internal hollow architectures created by focused 514nm femtosecond laser pulses inside optical polymer bulk materials of different polymers. The three-dimensional channel layout is implemented by moving the sample using three-dimensional motorized stages, allowing arbitrary complex shaped internal channel architectures. Size and cross sectional shape of a single internal generated microchannel are determined by the intensity distribution of the focal voxel. In particular, we show a comprehensive parameter study to improve this laser process with respect to a higher processing speed and stability.}, subject = {Femtosekundenlaser}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SauerKeferRuppertetal.2019, author = {Sauer, Theresia and Kefer, Stefan and Ruppert, Wolfgang and Hellmann, Ralf and Kaloudis, Michael}, title = {Integration of Bragg grating sensors in components made of carbon fiber reinforced polymers}, series = {Tagungsband der 20. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme 2019, 25.06.2019 - 26.06.2019, N{\"u}rnberg, Deutschland}, booktitle = {Tagungsband der 20. GMA/ITG-Fachtagung Sensoren und Messsysteme 2019, 25.06.2019 - 26.06.2019, N{\"u}rnberg, Deutschland}, isbn = {978-3-9819376-0-2}, doi = {10.5162/sensoren2019/P3.12}, pages = {806 -- 810}, year = {2019}, abstract = {This contribution discusses the integration of polymer planar Bragg grating sensors (PPBG) into carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) components. For the first time, it is shown that PPBGs based on cyclic olefin copolymers can be integrated into commercial-grade composites, thereby withstanding the demanding production processes. Pre-impregnated fibers are stacked and partially modified to form a sensor pocket. Afterwards, the CFRP specimen containing the optical sensor is cured in a heated mechanical press for 2 hours at a pressure of 7 bar and a temperature of 120 °C. A subsequent evalutaion of the sensor signal shows a Bragg wavelength shift of 1236 pm and a decline in signal amplitude of -2 dB. Three-point flexural tests of the cured sample reveal a linear behavior of the sensor signal towards external loads. The determined sensitivity in dependence of the CFRP specimen's maximum central deflection is -112 pm/mm, while correlation to the applied force results in a sensitivity of -5 pm/N.}, subject = {Bragg-Reflektor}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwarzEsenHellmann2018, author = {Schwarz, Simon and Esen, Cemal and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {Homogeneous low spatial frequency LIPSS on dielectrics generated by beam-shaped femtosecond pulsed laser irradiation}, series = {LPM2018 The 19th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication}, booktitle = {LPM2018 The 19th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication}, year = {2018}, subject = {Femtosekundenlaser}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MarxEsenLutzetal.2023, author = {Marx, Jan and Esen, Cemal and Lutz, Christian and Hellmann, Ralf and Ostendorf, Andreas}, title = {Holographic tuning of physical axicons}, volume = {2023}, number = {154}, publisher = {LiM 2023 Proceedings}, pages = {1 -- 9}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Axicon generated Bessel beams are a popular tool for high aspect ratio precision laser drilling. Spot diameter and working distance are given by the geometric parameters of the axicon and the wavelength used. Thus, it is difficult to manipulate the beam shape of a Bessel beam for a given setup. Spatial light modulators (SLMs) overcome limitations in flexibility. However, due to the limited phase shift of SLMs, only Bessel beams with flat cone angles and large focal length can be generated. In this contribution, an approach for generating Bessel beams with a shorter, but tunable focal length is presented. A physical axicon was combined with an SLM. A holographic image of a negative axicon is put on the SLM to generate a ring beam, which is focused by a subsequent physical axicon to get a small focal diameter. Thus, different sized high aspect ratio micro holes can be drilled without using any moving components.}, subject = {Bessel-B{\"u}ndel}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KeferZettlSchmaussetal.2023, author = {Kefer, Stefan and Zettl, Julian and Schmauss, Bernhard and Esen, Cemal and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {High-Precision Micromachining of Sapphire Towards Optical Waveguiding Structures using Femtosecond Lasers}, series = {Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XVII}, booktitle = {Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XVII}, editor = {Kling, Rainer and Pfleging, Wilhelm and Watanabe, Akira}, isbn = {9781510659230}, doi = {10.1117/12.2648758}, pages = {3 -- 11}, year = {2023}, abstract = {While sapphire is one of the most durable materials, its properties entail that high-precision machining, especially in the sub-millimeter regime, is still challenging. This contribution demonstrates and discusses novel femtosecond laser-based micromachining approaches for the fabrication of rotational-symmetric sapphire workpieces, specifically the generation of optical fibers by means of laser lathe of sapphire rods and the practical realization of windmill fibers. In addition, volume refractive index modification in planar sapphire substrates is presented to induce photonic crystal waveguides. The micromachined structures are comprehensively examined with respect to geometric fidelity, surface roughness, refractive index modification, and potential optical waveguiding properties. All micromachining approaches are done by means of frequency-doubled or frequency-tripled femtosecond laser radiation. Different laser optical setups including laser scanning head, spatial beam profilers including a spatial light modulator and axial rotatory movement of the specimen are employed for micro structuring and in-depth refractive index modifications. In particular for laser lathe, a sophisticated scanning pattern, in combination with an incremental axial rotatory movement of the specimen, allows for the precise diameter reduction of sapphire rods with 250 µm diameter to fibers with outer diameters of 25 µm. By supporting the workpiece with a V-groove fixture, multi-mode fibers with lengths up to 20 cm can be processed with an average surface roughness of 250 nm. Additionally, an adapted ablation scanning sequence enables the first practical demonstration of sapphire windmill fibers. Furthermore, using a spatial light modulator allows for the adaption of the laser propagation properties as to enable volume refractive index modifications with free-form arrangement. Hexagonal patterns of refractive index modifications surrounding a pristine waveguide core are fabricated and single-mode waveguiding at 1550 nm is verified. Finally, the possibility of integrating Bragg gratings into this photonic waveguide type is demonstrated}, subject = {Femtosekundenlaser}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HeilmannHellmann2011, author = {Heilmann, Eva-Maria and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {High Speed Fibre Laser Material processing of Stainless Steel Tapes Under Tension}, series = {XXV International MicroCAD Conference - Material Processing Technologies, Miskolc (Hungary), 21-25}, booktitle = {XXV International MicroCAD Conference - Material Processing Technologies, Miskolc (Hungary), 21-25}, year = {2011}, subject = {Lasertechnologie}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchwarzRungHellmann2017, author = {Schwarz, Simon and Rung, Stefan and Hellmann, Ralf}, title = {High quality one-dimensional low spatial frequency LIPSS on sapphire generated by Top-Hat beam shaped ultrashort-pulsed laser}, series = {MultiScience - XXXI. microCAD International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference}, booktitle = {MultiScience - XXXI. microCAD International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference}, year = {2017}, subject = {Ultrakurzzeitlaser}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DudutisPipirasSchwarzetal.2019, author = {Dudutis, Juozas and Pipiras, Jokūbas and Schwarz, Simon and Rung, Stefan and Hellmann, Ralf and Račiukaitis, Gediminas and Gečys, Paulius}, title = {Glass cutting by oblate-tip axicon-generated Bessel-Gaussian beams}, series = {Open Readings, 63rd International Conference for Students of Physics and Natural Sciences}, booktitle = {Open Readings, 63rd International Conference for Students of Physics and Natural Sciences}, year = {2019}, subject = {Laserschneiden}, language = {en} }