Abstract

Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) formation on the surface of mono-crystalline silicon is reported for a specific fabrication regime of large-area structuring. Using a femtosecond laser at 1030 nm wavelength, a particular range of fluence and beam overlap in two-dimensional scanning scheme has been identified where LIPSS-covered areas organize into stripes perpendicular to the scanning direction. The stripes, where the LIPSS appear, are regularly spaced and located in between the centers of two subsequent Gaussian pulses while the regions receiving the peak pulse fluence are free of LIPSS. The formation of the LIPSS stripes is examined by analyzing local integrated fluence, N-on-1 pulse damage geometry and thresholds of modifications. Processes at play in the generation of such stripes of LIPSS are discussed and an explanation based on interpulse feedback from amorphized areas is proposed.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.