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  • 1Department of Applied Physics, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan. hamazaki@topology.coe.hokudai.ac.jp

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Researchers used nanosecond optical vortex pulses for laser ablation of tantalum (Ta) plates. This novel method resulted in smoother surfaces and lower ablation thresholds compared to traditional beams.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Laser Physics
  • Surface Engineering

Background:

  • Laser ablation is a key technique for material processing.
  • Optical vortex beams possess unique orbital angular momentum properties.
  • Previous studies have not explored optical vortex pulses for tantalum ablation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the laser ablation of tantalum (Ta) plates using nanosecond optical vortex pulses for the first time.
  • To compare the surface quality and ablation efficiency of optical vortex pulses against conventional annular beams.
  • To evaluate the role of orbital angular momentum in the laser ablation process.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized nanosecond pulsed lasers to generate optical vortex beams.
  • Performed laser ablation experiments on tantalum (Ta) plates.

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  • Modified a spatially Gaussian beam to create a nonvortex annular beam for comparative analysis.
  • Analyzed surface morphology and measured ablation threshold fluence.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved clearer and smoother processed surfaces on Ta plates using optical vortex pulses.
    • Observed a lower ablation threshold fluence with optical vortex pulses compared to the nonvortex annular beam.
    • Demonstrated the effectiveness of orbital angular momentum in enhancing laser ablation quality.

    Conclusions:

    • Nanosecond optical vortex pulses offer a superior method for laser ablation of tantalum.
    • The orbital angular momentum of optical vortex beams significantly improves surface quality and reduces ablation energy requirements.
    • This technique presents a promising advancement for precision material processing.