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Title: Spectroscopic Feedback for High Density Data Storage and Micromachining

Abstract

Optical breakdown by predetermined laser pulses in transparent dielectrics produces an ionized region of dense plasma confined within the bulk of the material. Such an ionized region is responsible for broadband radiation that accompanies a desired breakdown process. Spectroscopic monitoring of the accompanying light in real-time is utilized to ascertain the morphology of the radiated interaction volume. Such a method and apparatus as presented herein, provides commercial realization of rapid prototyping of optoelectronic devices, optical three-dimensional data storage devices, and waveguide writing.

Inventors:
 [1];  [1];  [1];  [1]
  1. Livermore, CA
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
953667
Patent Number(s):
7426028
Application Number:
11/375,882
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01J - MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRA-RED, VISIBLE OR ULTRA-VIOLET LIGHT
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Carr, Christopher W, Demos, Stavros, Feit, Michael D, and Rubenchik, Alexander M. Spectroscopic Feedback for High Density Data Storage and Micromachining. United States: N. p., 2008. Web.
Carr, Christopher W, Demos, Stavros, Feit, Michael D, & Rubenchik, Alexander M. Spectroscopic Feedback for High Density Data Storage and Micromachining. United States.
Carr, Christopher W, Demos, Stavros, Feit, Michael D, and Rubenchik, Alexander M. Tue . "Spectroscopic Feedback for High Density Data Storage and Micromachining". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/953667.
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Works referenced in this record:

Morphology of femtosecond laser-induced structural changes in bulk transparent materials
journal, March 2004


Experimental Studies of Laser-Induced Breakdown in Transparent Dielectrics
report, September 2003


Real-time control of ultrafast laser micromachining by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
journal, January 2004