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Femtosecond laser processing for optofluidic fabrication.

Koji Sugioka1, Ya Cheng

  • 1RIKEN - Advanced Science Institute, Hirosawa 2-1, Wako, Saitama 351-0198, Japan. ksugioka@riken.jp

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|July 24, 2012
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Femtosecond laser direct writing enables precise fabrication of optofluidic devices by altering glass properties. This technique creates advanced microfluidic and optical components for diverse biological analyses.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Femtosecond laser direct writing (FLDW) offers precise modification of glass materials.
  • Multiphoton absorption allows for spatially selective internal modification of glass.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review optofluidic devices for biological analysis fabricated using FLDW.
  • To highlight the capabilities of FLDW in creating complex micro-optical and microfluidic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing FLDW to alter chemical and optical properties of glass via multiphoton absorption.
  • Employing a two-step process involving laser irradiation and subsequent wet etching (e.g., with hydrofluoric acid).

Main Results:

  • Fabrication of three-dimensional microfluidic systems within glass.

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  • Creation of free-space optical components like micromirrors and microlenses.
  • Development of integrated micro-optical components including waveguides, interferometers, and attenuators.

    • Conclusions:

    • FLDW provides a versatile platform for fabricating optofluidic microchips for biological applications.
    • These microchips are effective for tasks such as analyzing microorganism functions, determining sample concentrations, and manipulating single cells.