Advanced processing of optical elements in sapphire using femtosecond laser combined with mid-IR lasers

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 39435.1 IP-ENG
• Titre du projet anglais: Advanced processing of optical elements in sapphire using femtosecond laser combined with mid-IR lasers

Description succincte (Allemand)

Advanced processing of optical elements in sapphire using femtosecond laser combined with mid-IR lasers

Description succincte (Anglais)

Advanced processing of optical elements in sapphire using femtosecond laser combined with mid-IR lasers

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Allemand)

To date, machining arbitrary free-form sapphire shapes is a daunting challenge. This project aims at filling this gap by exploring a novel process combining laser steps and chemical etching to achieve optical quality 3D shapes.