Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 9, 0905001(2023)

Preparation of Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystals of Polytetrafluoroethylene Based on Ultrafast Laser

Zhengbo Wang1, Chao Wu1、*, Li Cheng2, and Zhaolei Diao1
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Computer Science, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
  • 2Institute of Laser and Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
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    Femtosecond laser processing system. (a) Schematic of experimental setup; (b) picture of the femtosecondlaser processing equipment
    Two-dimensional photonic crystal frequency selection and micropore array CAD drawing
    Complete photonic-band-gap of two-dimensional photonic crystal structure
    Laser processing path and morphology. (a) Multi-pulse tapping machining path; (b) concentric circle filling machining path; (c) linear reciprocating filling machining path; (d) linear reciprocating filling + multi-pulse tapping machining path; (e) multi-pulse tapping machining morphology; (f) concentric circle filling machining morphology; (g) linear reciprocating filling machining morphology; (h) linear reciprocating filling + multi-pulse tapping machining morphology
    Flow chart of two-dimensional photonic crystal preparation
    Experimental results. (a) Morphology of the PTFE sheet ablated by femtosecond lasers; (b) fitting results between square of ablation diameter and logarithm of pulse energy
    Three regions created by laser pulses acting on PTFE sheet
    Energy distribution of Gaussian beam
    Relationship among micropore diameter, taper, and machining power. (a) Relationship among entrance diameter, exist diameter, and processing power; (b) relationship between micropore taper and machining power
    Morphology of micropore entrance under different powers. (a) Pavg=7 W; (b) Pavg=8 W; (c) Pavg=9 W; (d) Pavg=10 W; (e) Pavg=11 W; (f) Pavg=12 W
    Morphology of micropore exist under different powers. (a) Pavg=7 W; (b) Pavg=8 W; (c) Pavg=9 W; (d) Pavg=10 W; (e) Pavg=11 W; (f) Pavg=12 W
    Effects of processing power on PTFE plasma zone and HAZ
    Influence of scanning speed on the quality of micropore array. (a) Relationship between micropore diameter and scanning speed; (b) relationship between micropore taper and scanning speed
    Morphology of micropore entrance under different scanning speeds. (a) v=60 mm/s; (b) v=80 mm/s; (c) v=100 mm/s; (d) v=120 mm/s; (e) v=140 mm/s; (f) v=160 mm/s; (g) v=180 mm/s; (h) v=200 mm/s
    Morphology of micropore exist under different scanning speeds. (a) v=60 mm/s; (b) v=80 mm/s; (c) v=100 mm/s; (d) v=120 mm/s; (e) v=140 mm/s; (f) v=160 mm/s; (g) v=180 mm/s; (h) v=200 mm/s
    Schematic of composite zone changes due to scanning speed increase
    Relationship among micropore diameter, taper, and scanning times. (a) Relationship among entrance diameter, exist diameter, and scanning times; (b) relationship between micropore taper and scanning times
    Morphology of micropore entrance under different scanning times. (a) n=7; (b) n=8; (c) n=9; (d) n=10; (e) n=11; (f) n=12
    Morphology of micropore exist under different scanning times.(a) n=7; (b) n=8; (c) n=9; (d) n=10; (e) n=11; (f) n=12
    Schematic of defocus phenomenon
    • Table 1. Technical parameters of lasers

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      Table 1. Technical parameters of lasers

      Technical parameterValue
      Wavelength /nm1040
      Average power /W0-16
      Repeat frequency /kHz100
      Pulse duration /fs388
      Focal spot diameter /μm14
    • Table 2. Physical and chemical parameters of experimental sample PTFE

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      Table 2. Physical and chemical parameters of experimental sample PTFE

      Technical parameterValue
      Melting point /℃327-342
      FlammabilityVTM-2
      Moisture absorption /%<0.01
      Surface resistivity /Ω>1×1010
      Volume resistivity /(Ω·cm)>1×1015
      Dielectric dissipation factor0.001-0.003
      Coefficient thermal expansion /(106·℃-122
      Thickness of PTFE /µm280
      Refractive index /%1.37
    • Table 3. Micropore morphology parameters under different processing paths.

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      Table 3. Micropore morphology parameters under different processing paths.

      Machining pathDmax /µmDmin /µmRoundnessHeat affected zone /µm
      Multi-pulse tapping101.02100.260.992536.984
      Concentric circle filling111.56107.530.963969.198
      Linear reciprocating filling96.2280.930.841152.196
      Linear reciprocating filling+multi-pulse tapping113.39102.820.906842.793
    • Table 4. Experimental data of single-pulse damage threshold on PTFE surface

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      Table 4. Experimental data of single-pulse damage threshold on PTFE surface

      NumberPavg /WD /µmln PavgD2 /µm2
      11.9319.750.66390.06
      22.5520.580.94423.54
      33.1921.261.16451.99
      43.8421.821.35476.11
      54.4822.261.50495.51
      65.1222.651.63513.02
      75.7823.031.75530.38
      86.4723.241.87540.10
      97.1523.441.97549.43
      107.8423.632.06558.38
    • Table 5. Experimental data of micropore array prepared by PTFE sheet under femtosecond laser

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      Table 5. Experimental data of micropore array prepared by PTFE sheet under femtosecond laser

      NumberPavg /WScanning speed /(mm·s-1Scanning timesDEn /µmDEx /µmTaper /(°)
      17100988.0551.283.76
      28100994.3058.483.66
      39100999.9764.813.59
      4101009104.9970.543.52
      5111009108.0275.003.48
      6121009108.3175.33.46
      79609115.2780.843.42
      89809110.5774.943.54
      99120996.1362.173.65
      109140988.8757.913.71
      119160984.9850.953.78
      129180984.7639.554.61
      139200983.6632.715.20
      149100792.5247.284.62
      159100897.2655.654.25
      16910010102.0068.233.45
      17910011105.2173.983.19
      18910012105.5774.503.16
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    Zhengbo Wang, Chao Wu, Li Cheng, Zhaolei Diao. Preparation of Two-Dimensional Photonic Crystals of Polytetrafluoroethylene Based on Ultrafast Laser[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2023, 60(9): 0905001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Diffraction and Gratings

    Received: Oct. 17, 2021

    Accepted: Nov. 29, 2021

    Published Online: Apr. 24, 2023

    The Author Email: Wu Chao (wind0101880@126.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP212980

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