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Analytical optimization of the laser induced refractive index change (LIRIC) process: maximizing LIRIC without reaching the damage threshold

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: A method to determine the optimum laser parameters for maximizing laser induced refractive index change (LIRIC) while avoiding exceeding the damage threshold for different materials with high water content (in particular, polymers such as hydrogels or the human cornea) is proposed. The model is based upon two previous independent models for LIRIC and for laser induced optical breakdown (LIOB) threshold combined in a simple manner. This work provides qualitative and quantitative estimates for the parameters leading to a maximum LIRIC effect below the threshold of LIOB.

Source: Advanced Optical Technologies

DOI: 10.1515/aot-2021-0052

Authors: Samuel Arba-Mosquera, Luise Krüger, Pascal Naubereit, Simas Sobutas, Shwetabh Verma, Len Zheleznyak, Wayne H. Knox

Institutions: SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions (Germany), Rochester Museum and Science Center, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Laser Material Processing Techniques

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W3215997239

FWCI: 0.438

Cites: 56

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10