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Method for laser machining inside materials

US11685003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2018
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB28D5/0011
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method for laser modification of a sample to form a modified region at a target location within the sample. The method comprises positioning a sample in a laser system for modification by a laser; measuring tilt of a surface of the sample through which the laser focusses; using at least the measured tilt to determine a correction to be applied to an active optical element of the laser system; applying the correction to the active optical element to modify wavefront properties of the laser to counteract an effect of coma on laser focus; and laser modifying the sample at the target location using the laser with the corrected wavefront properties to produce the modified region.

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