Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 50, Issue 16, 1602401(2023)

High‑Uniformity Ultra‑Fast Laser Beam Splitting and Precision Machining Based on Hybrid Algorithm

Lei Yang1, Xinyu Xu1, Jianlei Wang3, Yunxia Ye1,2、*, Xudong Ren1, and Weibiao Chen3
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
  • 2Institute of Micro-nano Optoelectronics and Terahertz Technology,Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China
  • 3Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences,Shanghai 201800, China
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    Figures & Tables(16)
    Picosecond laser parallel processing system based on spatial light modulator
    Flowchart of GS algorithm
    Flowchart of GS-GA algorithm
    Flowchart of feedback GS-GA algorithm
    Influence of zero-order beam and its elimination method. (a) Effect of zero-order beam on multi-beam splitting; (b) effect of zero-order beam on processing; (c) zero-order beam elimination method
    Beam splitting effects of three algorithms captured by camera. (a1)(a2)(a3) GS algorithm; (b1)(b2)(b3) GS-GA algorithm;(c1)(c2)(c3) feedback GS-GA algorithm
    Beam splitting processing effects of three different algorithms. (a1)(a2)(a3) GS algorithm; (b1)(b2)(b3) GS-GA algorithm;(c1)(c2)(c3) feedback GS-GA algorithm
    Ways to selecting holes. (a) Serial numbers of holes under cross arrangement; (b) serial numbers of holes under annular arrangement; (c) serial numbers of holes under 8×8 array arrangement
    Machining hole diameters and depths obtained by three algorithms. (a) Machining hole diameter under cross arrangement; (b) machining hole depth under cross arrangement.(c) machining hole diameter under annular arrangement; (d) machining hole depth under annular arrangement; (e) machining hole diameter under 8×8 array arrangement; (f) machining hole depth under 8×8 array arrangement
    Processing effects of 10×10 beam array generated by feedback GS-GA algorithm on aluminum sample. (a) Full view of aluminum sample after processing; (b) 3D morphology of hole array; (c) depth of first row of holes; (d) depth of fifth row of holes; (e) depth of sixth row of holes; (f) depth of tenth row of holes
    • Table 1. Main parameters of picosecond laser

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      Table 1. Main parameters of picosecond laser

      ParameterSpot diameterWavelengthPulse durationFrequency

      Linear

      polarization degree

      Beam

      quality

      Beam mode
      Content3 mm1064 nm15 ps500 kHz100∶1M2<1.3TEM00
    • Table 2. Main parameters of spatial light modulators

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      Table 2. Main parameters of spatial light modulators

      ParameterResolution

      Pixel

      pitch

      Effective

      area

      Fill factorInput signal levelRecommended average powerRefresh rate
      Value1272 pixel×1024 pixel12.5 μm15.9 mm×12.8 mm96%256≤100 W60 Hz
    • Table 3. Running time of GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm and feedback GS-GA algorithm

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      Table 3. Running time of GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm and feedback GS-GA algorithm

      Beam

      arrangement

      GS algorithmGS-GA algorithmFeedback GS-GA algorithm
      Runtime

      Number of

      iterations

      RuntimeNumber of population updatesRuntimeNumber of population updates
      Cross<1 min453.5 h226 h28
      Circle<1 min503 h195 h25
      8×8 array<1 min436.5 h4014.5 h57
    • Table 4. Energy uniformity of split beams generated by GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

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      Table 4. Energy uniformity of split beams generated by GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

      Beam

      arrangement

      Uniformity of

      GS algorithm /%

      Uniformity of

      GS-GA algorithm /%

      Uniformity of feedback GS-GA algorithm /%
      Cross64.382.393.8

      Circle

      8×8 array

      75.8

      59.4

      84.2

      68.3

      95.1

      94.5

    • Table 5. Machining hole diameter uniformity obtained through GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

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      Table 5. Machining hole diameter uniformity obtained through GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

      Beam

      arrangement

      Hole diameter uniformityI1I2
      GS algorithmGS-GA algorithmFeedback GS-GA algorithm
      Cross65.3%80.6%92.5%14.8%41.7%
      Annular70.8%83.1%93.7%12.8%32.3%
      8×8 array52.9%67.1%94.3%40.5%72.9%
    • Table 6. Machining hole depth uniformity obtained through GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

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      Table 6. Machining hole depth uniformity obtained through GS algorithm, GS-GA algorithm, and feedback GS-GA algorithm under different arrangements

      Beam

      arrangement

      Hole depth uniformityI3I4
      GS algorithmGS-GA algorithmFeedback GS-GA algorithm
      Cross60.2%74.3%85.1%14.5%40.1%
      Annular63.0%77.2%86.7%12.3%37.6%
      8×8 array59.4%74.7%85.1%13.9%43.3%
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    Lei Yang, Xinyu Xu, Jianlei Wang, Yunxia Ye, Xudong Ren, Weibiao Chen. High‑Uniformity Ultra‑Fast Laser Beam Splitting and Precision Machining Based on Hybrid Algorithm[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2023, 50(16): 1602401

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    Paper Information

    Category: Laser Micro-Nano Manufacturing

    Received: Dec. 19, 2022

    Accepted: Mar. 7, 2023

    Published Online: Jul. 18, 2023

    The Author Email: Ye Yunxia (yeyunxia@ujs.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL221543

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