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Ballistic laser-assisted solid transfer (BLAST) from a thin film precursor.

David P Banks1, Christos Grivas, Ioanna Zergioti

  • 1Optoelectronics Research Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ,UK. dpb@orc.soton.ac.uk

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A new Ballistic Laser-Assisted Solid Transfer (BLAST) technique uses femtosecond laser pulses to precisely transfer solid materials. This method enhances control over material deposition for advanced applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Laser Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Laser-Induced Forward Transfer (LIFT) is a key microfabrication technique.
  • Existing LIFT methods face challenges in precise solid-phase material transfer and reproducibility.
  • Controlling adhesion and transfer area is crucial for microscale deposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel solid-phase material transfer technique.
  • To improve the precision and reproducibility of material deposition using lasers.
  • To introduce the Ballistic Laser-Assisted Solid Transfer (BLAST) method.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing multiple, sub-threshold energy femtosecond laser pulses to reduce donor film adhesion.
  • Employing a higher intensity outer ring in laser pulses, generated via near-field diffraction, to define transfer area.

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  • Transferring solid 'pellets' of donor material to a receiver substrate.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated successful solid-phase material transfer using femtosecond laser pulses.
    • Achieved enhanced control over pellet shape and transfer area definition.
    • Showcased improved reproducibility in the transfer of solid donor material.

    Conclusions:

    • The Ballistic Laser-Assisted Solid Transfer (BLAST) technique offers a precise method for solid-phase micro-material deposition.
    • BLAST overcomes limitations of traditional LIFT by enabling controlled adhesion reduction and defined transfer zones.
    • This technique holds potential for advanced microfabrication and material assembly applications.