Title :
100 μJ, 20 W femtosecond fiber laser for precision industrial micro-machining
Author :
Mielke, Matthias ; Kim, Kunsu ; Peng, X. ; Lee, Wei-Jen ; Gu, Xingfa ; Masor, G. ; Gee, Sen Bong ; Hamamoto, Masaki ; Lu, R. ; Gaudiosi, D. ; Shirk, M. ; Juban, E. ; Srinivas, Raksha
Author_Institution :
Raydiance, Petaluma, CA, USA
Abstract :
We describe femtosecond fiber laser systems optimized for high value applications in precision industrial micro-machining. Unprecedented system performance and reliability enable unique manufacturing capabilities for touch screen displays and other difficult-to-machine parts.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; high-speed optical techniques; laser beam machining; micromachining; touch sensitive screens; difficult-to-machine parts; energy 100 muJ; femtosecond fiber laser systems; high value application; power 20 W; precision industrial micromachining; reliability; system performance; touch screen displays; unique manufacturing capabilities; Erbium-doped fiber lasers; Glass; Laser beams; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical fiber devices; Ultrafast electronics; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA