Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114890
Tao Huang , Xiaoyu Han , Yuheng Wang , Huiyang Wang , Weina Zhang , Jianglei Di , Xiaoxu Lu , Liyun Zhong
Edge enhancement under incoherent illumination represents a pivotal research area in optical imaging, with widespread applications in target recognition, optical defect detection, precise positioning, and related fields. While high-order vortex phase-modulated Fresnel incoherent digital holography enables edge enhancement in three-dimensional (3D) imaging, it necessitates the capture of multiple phase-shifted vortex holograms, thereby constraining its real-time performance. To address this, we introduce a T-Net-based dual-channel incoherent digital holography approach for achieving real-time, high-precision edge enhancement. This method employs a dual-channel synchronous imaging module to acquire two fixed phase-shifted vortex holograms simultaneously in a single exposure. Subsequently, it integrates a three-step phase-shifting and backpropagation algorithm to facilitate rapid 3D imaging and edge-enhanced reconstruction. Experimental results indicate that the proposed method substantially enhances reconstruction accuracy and edge detail preservation while preserving high temporal resolution. Additional 3D imaging experiments confirm its efficacy in accentuating edge features of volumetric objects. This approach markedly boosts the efficiency and precision of edge enhancement reconstruction by fusing deep learning with incoherent digital holography. It provides a powerful, real-time solution for incoherent 3D imaging and extends its potential for use in high-demand applications.
{"title":"Real-time edge-enhanced 3D imaging via t-net-based dual-channel Fresnel incoherent correlation holography","authors":"Tao Huang , Xiaoyu Han , Yuheng Wang , Huiyang Wang , Weina Zhang , Jianglei Di , Xiaoxu Lu , Liyun Zhong","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114890","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114890","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Edge enhancement under incoherent illumination represents a pivotal research area in optical imaging, with widespread applications in target recognition, optical defect detection, precise positioning, and related fields. While high-order vortex phase-modulated Fresnel incoherent digital holography enables edge enhancement in three-dimensional (3D) imaging, it necessitates the capture of multiple phase-shifted vortex holograms, thereby constraining its real-time performance. To address this, we introduce a T-Net-based dual-channel incoherent digital holography approach for achieving real-time, high-precision edge enhancement. This method employs a dual-channel synchronous imaging module to acquire two fixed phase-shifted vortex holograms simultaneously in a single exposure. Subsequently, it integrates a three-step phase-shifting and backpropagation algorithm to facilitate rapid 3D imaging and edge-enhanced reconstruction. Experimental results indicate that the proposed method substantially enhances reconstruction accuracy and edge detail preservation while preserving high temporal resolution. Additional 3D imaging experiments confirm its efficacy in accentuating edge features of volumetric objects. This approach markedly boosts the efficiency and precision of edge enhancement reconstruction by fusing deep learning with incoherent digital holography. It provides a powerful, real-time solution for incoherent 3D imaging and extends its potential for use in high-demand applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114890"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.114598
Jarosław Domański, Jan Badziak
Super-heavy ion beams with ion energies ranging from multi-GeV to multi-TeV are a fundamental research tool in nuclear physics and high-energy density physics and are currently being produced in large RF-driven accelerators. Recent advances in high-peak-power laser technology and the development of multi-PW lasers have opened the prospect of producing such beams in much less complex and smaller laser-driven accelerators. In this paper, the feasibility of producing high-energy super-heavy ion beams by a multi-PW femtosecond laser and the properties of these beams are investigated numerically using an advanced particle-in-cell code. The studies were carried out for laser pulses of intensity ∼ (0.25–3) × 1023 W/cm2 interacting with a sub-micrometre uranium target. They demonstrated that the multi-PW laser can produce high-energy (up to 300 GeV) uranium ion beams with intensities (∼1020 W/cm2) and durations (<1 ps) unattainable in conventional accelerators. The ion beam parameters can be controlled by various laser and target parameters but also by the ion beam width in the paraxial region. It was found that a paraxial ion beam with a width comparable to the laser focal spot size is a well-collimated, highly mono-charged and spatially homogeneous beam and is composed of ions with the highest energies. Improving the paraxial beam parameters is possible by reducing the target thickness and increasing the focal spot size, but primarily by increasing the laser intensity. However, increasing the intensity leads to increased radiative losses, which significantly limits the possibility of producing super-heavy ions with TeV energies.
{"title":"Laser-driven acceleration of super-heavy ions: towards the production of high-quality high-energy uranium ion beams","authors":"Jarosław Domański, Jan Badziak","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.114598","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2025.114598","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Super-heavy ion beams with ion energies ranging from multi-GeV to multi-TeV are a fundamental research tool in nuclear physics and high-energy density physics and are currently being produced in large RF-driven accelerators. Recent advances in high-peak-power laser technology and the development of multi-PW lasers have opened the prospect of producing such beams in much less complex and smaller laser-driven accelerators. In this paper, the feasibility of producing high-energy super-heavy ion beams by a multi-PW femtosecond laser and the properties of these beams are investigated numerically using an advanced particle-in-cell code. The studies were carried out for laser pulses of intensity ∼ (0.25–3) × 10<sup>23</sup> W/cm<sup>2</sup> interacting with a sub-micrometre uranium target. They demonstrated that the multi-PW laser can produce high-energy (up to 300 GeV) uranium ion beams with intensities (∼10<sup>20</sup> W/cm<sup>2</sup>) and durations (<1 ps) unattainable in conventional accelerators. The ion beam parameters can be controlled by various laser and target parameters but also by the ion beam width in the paraxial region. It was found that a paraxial ion beam with a width comparable to the laser focal spot size is a well-collimated, highly mono-charged and spatially homogeneous beam and is composed of ions with the highest energies. Improving the paraxial beam parameters is possible by reducing the target thickness and increasing the focal spot size, but primarily by increasing the laser intensity. However, increasing the intensity leads to increased radiative losses, which significantly limits the possibility of producing super-heavy ions with TeV energies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114598"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114873
Yan Gu , Yingao Xue , Jieqiong Lin , Yuanshuo Liu , Yamei Liu , Kepeng Sui , Silin Liu , Hongxin Guo , Weidong Zhou , Lingling Han , Bin Wang
Subwavelength metallic gratings exhibit significant application potential due to their superior polarization characteristics and high structural stability, highlighting the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective fabrication method. This study proposes, for the first time, a vibration-assisted nanoimprinting approach to fabricate subwavelength metallic gratings, achieving high-quality structures with outstanding polarization performance in the visible spectrum. A mathematical model was developed to analyze the effect of normal vibration on photoresist filling, providing insights into the underlying mechanism of enhanced filling efficiency. Numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the influence of metallic materials and structural parameters on polarization performance. To implement this concept, a non-resonant vibration device was designed, and a vibration-assisted nanoimprint system was constructed to introduce normal vibration during the imprinting process. The effectiveness of vibration application was verified through vibration-assisted nanoimprinting experiments, in which the average width of the dielectric grating increased from 115 nm to 120 nm (a 4% improvement), and the average height increased from 118 nm to 136 nm (a 12% enhancement). Subwavelength metallic gratings were subsequently fabricated via a coating process and subjected to detailed performance characterization. When the incident angle varied within ± 30°, the average TM-wave transmittance exceeded 40.45%, while the average extinction ratio reached 21.3 dB. Across the visible spectrum, the TM wave showed an average transmittance of 45.41% and an extinction ratio of 20.39 dB, demonstrating excellent polarization performance. These findings confirm that vibration-assisted nanoimprinting is a promising and efficient technique for fabricating subwavelength metallic gratings.
{"title":"Fabrication and performance study of subwavelength metallic grating via nanoimprint lithography","authors":"Yan Gu , Yingao Xue , Jieqiong Lin , Yuanshuo Liu , Yamei Liu , Kepeng Sui , Silin Liu , Hongxin Guo , Weidong Zhou , Lingling Han , Bin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114873","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114873","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Subwavelength metallic gratings exhibit significant application potential due to their superior polarization characteristics and high structural stability, highlighting the urgent need for an efficient and cost-effective fabrication method. This study proposes, for the first time, a vibration-assisted nanoimprinting approach to fabricate subwavelength metallic gratings, achieving high-quality structures with outstanding polarization performance in the visible spectrum. A mathematical model was developed to analyze the effect of normal vibration on photoresist filling, providing insights into the underlying mechanism of enhanced filling efficiency. Numerical simulations were conducted to evaluate the influence of metallic materials and structural parameters on polarization performance. To implement this concept, a non-resonant vibration device was designed, and a vibration-assisted nanoimprint system was constructed to introduce normal vibration during the imprinting process. The effectiveness of vibration application was verified through vibration-assisted nanoimprinting experiments, in which the average width of the dielectric grating increased from 115 nm to 120 nm (a 4% improvement), and the average height increased from 118 nm to 136 nm (a 12% enhancement). Subwavelength metallic gratings were subsequently fabricated via a coating process and subjected to detailed performance characterization. When the incident angle varied within ± 30°, the average TM-wave transmittance exceeded 40.45%, while the average extinction ratio reached 21.3 dB. Across the visible spectrum, the TM wave showed an average transmittance of 45.41% and an extinction ratio of 20.39 dB, demonstrating excellent polarization performance. These findings confirm that vibration-assisted nanoimprinting is a promising and efficient technique for fabricating subwavelength metallic gratings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114873"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114850
Yuhan Liu , Renbao Wang , Bingnan Dong , Zhongwei Zhang , Dongfeng Qi , Hao Wei , Yanwen Yuan , Juan Wei , Hongyou Cui
The outstanding electrical properties of graphene have initiated extensive research. However, its practical application remains constrained by prohibitive fabrication costs and complex manufacturing processes. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) technology provides an innovative solution to this challenge through its low-cost fabrication and high-efficiency patterning capabilities. This study systematically investigated the effects of laser parameters on graphene surface morphology and electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivity of graphene was substantially enhanced by fabricating structures characterized by low-density micron-scale apertures. The excellent mechanical flexibility of the polyimide (PI) substrate provides an ideal platform for piezoresistive sensors. Graphene was fabricated on the PI surface, and a piezoresistive sensor featuring a “Trapezoidal Parallel Resistor Network” patterned structure was fabricated. The fabricated sensor demonstrated high sensitivity (1.34 × 10-3 kPa−1), rapid response characteristics (44 ms), and exceptional stability maintained over 15,000 testing cycles. This sensor advances smart wearable devices through biomedical monitoring of human motion and physiological signals. Moreover, the piezoresistive behavior further enables secure cryptographic operations via Morse code modulation.
{"title":"Laser-induced graphene on polyimide substrate for piezoresistive sensor application","authors":"Yuhan Liu , Renbao Wang , Bingnan Dong , Zhongwei Zhang , Dongfeng Qi , Hao Wei , Yanwen Yuan , Juan Wei , Hongyou Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114850","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114850","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The outstanding electrical properties of graphene have initiated extensive research. However, its practical application remains constrained by prohibitive fabrication costs and complex manufacturing processes. Laser-induced graphene (LIG) technology provides an innovative solution to this challenge through its low-cost fabrication and high-efficiency patterning capabilities. This study systematically investigated the effects of laser parameters on graphene surface morphology and electrical conductivity. The electrical conductivity of graphene was substantially enhanced by fabricating structures characterized by low-density micron-scale apertures. The excellent mechanical flexibility of the polyimide (PI) substrate provides an ideal platform for piezoresistive sensors. Graphene was fabricated on the PI surface, and a piezoresistive sensor featuring a “Trapezoidal Parallel Resistor Network” patterned structure was fabricated. The fabricated sensor demonstrated high sensitivity (1.34 × 10<sup>-3</sup> kPa<sup>−1</sup>), rapid response characteristics (44 ms), and exceptional stability maintained over 15,000 testing cycles. This sensor advances smart wearable devices through biomedical monitoring of human motion and physiological signals. Moreover, the piezoresistive behavior further enables secure cryptographic operations via Morse code modulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114850"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114910
Yanming Liu , Weiwei Liu , Yali Ma , Zhi Wang , Hongchao Zhang
Nickel-based superalloys are highly sensitive to thermal history during laser directed energy deposition (L-DED), which in turn directly affects the cladding layer geometry and heat flow characteristics. In this study, a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is established based on the volume of fluid (VOF) method, and a combination of simulation and experimental approaches is employed to systematically investigate the effect of substrate temperature on the cladding layer geometry and melt pool flow behavior of the IN718 superalloy. The results show that as the substrate temperature increases, the width of the cladding layer increases, the cladding height exhibits a nonlinear variation, and the peak temperature within the melt pool also increases. Furthermore, the flow dynamics at the free surface of the melt pool influence the relationship between the substrate temperature and the geometry of the cladding layer. Finally, a dimensionless parameter analysis quantitatively reveals that increased substrate temperatures intensify Marangoni convection. This study provides a theoretical basis for precisely controlling the cladding layer geometry by modulating the substrate temperature.
{"title":"Role of substrate temperature in clad geometry and flow behavior during directed energy deposition of IN718 superalloy: Multiphysics modeling and experimental validation","authors":"Yanming Liu , Weiwei Liu , Yali Ma , Zhi Wang , Hongchao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114910","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114910","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nickel-based superalloys are highly sensitive to thermal history during laser directed energy deposition (L-DED), which in turn directly affects the cladding layer geometry and heat flow characteristics. In this study, a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model is established based on the volume of fluid (VOF) method, and a combination of simulation and experimental approaches is employed to systematically investigate the effect of substrate temperature on the cladding layer geometry and melt pool flow behavior of the IN718 superalloy. The results show that as the substrate temperature increases, the width of the cladding layer increases, the cladding height exhibits a nonlinear variation, and the peak temperature within the melt pool also increases. Furthermore, the flow dynamics at the free surface of the melt pool influence the relationship between the substrate temperature and the geometry of the cladding layer. Finally, a dimensionless parameter analysis quantitatively reveals that increased substrate temperatures intensify Marangoni convection. This study provides a theoretical basis for precisely controlling the cladding layer geometry by modulating the substrate temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114910"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-04DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114868
Wei Guo, Jifei Ye, Hao Chang, Chenghao Yu, Sai Li, Hongjie Kong
This study investigates the effects of pulsed laser irradiation (532 nm and 1064 nm) on the performance of GaInP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction solar cells and their subcells. The analysis was conducted through electroluminescence (EL) characterization and electrical performance testing. The results reveal that lasers of different wavelengths induce distinct damage patterns in the multi-junction solar cells. The unique spectral response characteristics of each subcell cause this effect. The 532 nm laser is primarily absorbed by the GaInP top cell, leading to its initial performance degradation and influence on red-light emission capability. The 1064 nm laser penetrates to the GaInP top cell, directly damaging the GaAs and Ge layers, which causes their performance to decline and influences the infrared light emission capability. As the laser energy density increases, the extent of cell damage intensifies, and the subcells lose their luminescence and photoelectric conversion capabilities. This research reveals the wavelength-dependent damage mechanisms of lasers in multi-junction solar cells. It provides a reference for the reliability assessment and protective design of solar cells for space applications.
{"title":"Performance analysis of Laser-Ablated Triple-Junction solar cells using spectral response properties","authors":"Wei Guo, Jifei Ye, Hao Chang, Chenghao Yu, Sai Li, Hongjie Kong","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114868","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114868","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the effects of pulsed laser irradiation (532 nm and 1064 nm) on the performance of GaInP/GaAs/Ge triple-junction solar cells and their subcells. The analysis was conducted through electroluminescence (EL) characterization and electrical performance testing. The results reveal that lasers of different wavelengths induce distinct damage patterns in the multi-junction solar cells. The unique spectral response characteristics of each subcell cause this effect. The 532 nm laser is primarily absorbed by the GaInP top cell, leading to its initial performance degradation and influence on red-light emission capability. The 1064 nm laser penetrates to the GaInP top cell, directly damaging the GaAs and Ge layers, which causes their performance to decline and influences the infrared light emission capability. As the laser energy density increases, the extent of cell damage intensifies, and the subcells lose their luminescence and photoelectric conversion capabilities. This research reveals the wavelength-dependent damage mechanisms of lasers in multi-junction solar cells. It provides a reference for the reliability assessment and protective design of solar cells for space applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114868"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146116766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-10DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114866
Fazal Badshah , Zia Ullah , Haiyang Zhang , Muhammad Idrees , Misbah Qurban , Haibo Huang , Yuan Zhou
The phenomenon of light dragging refers to the alteration in the propagation path of light as it traverses through a moving or dynamic medium. This subtle effect is pivotal for detecting extremely low group velocities of light, a capability with significant implications in quantum technologies such as coherent state transfer, the implementation of quantum gates, and long-lived quantum memories. In this work, we report to the best of our knowledge the first theoretical demonstration of the light-dragging effect in the context of Landau-quantized graphene. The underlying mechanism responsible for this effect originates from nonlinear chirality induced during a Raman gain process in the Landau levels of graphene. Specifically, the interaction of a magnetic dipole transition with an electric dipole transition facilitates Raman gain-assisted chirality. This interplay gives rise to strong magnetoelectric cross-coupling, allowing two Raman pathways to interfere via a shared magnetic-dipole transition. We explore the resulting modifications in both the group index and refractive index spectra, revealing pronounced signatures of magnetoelectric-induced dispersion. Our proposed framework paves the way for the design of advanced photonic devices with enhanced optical performance, potentially offering a novel route toward sub-wavelength imaging and precise resolution of nanoscale structures.
{"title":"Light dragging in Landau-quantized graphene with pump-induced magnetoelectric chirality","authors":"Fazal Badshah , Zia Ullah , Haiyang Zhang , Muhammad Idrees , Misbah Qurban , Haibo Huang , Yuan Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114866","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114866","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The phenomenon of light dragging refers to the alteration in the propagation path of light as it traverses through a moving or dynamic medium. This subtle effect is pivotal for detecting extremely low group velocities of light, a capability with significant implications in quantum technologies such as coherent state transfer, the implementation of quantum gates, and long-lived quantum memories. In this work, we report to the best of our knowledge the first theoretical demonstration of the light-dragging effect in the context of Landau-quantized graphene. The underlying mechanism responsible for this effect originates from nonlinear chirality induced during a Raman gain process in the Landau levels of graphene. Specifically, the interaction of a magnetic dipole transition with an electric dipole transition facilitates Raman gain-assisted chirality. This interplay gives rise to strong magnetoelectric cross-coupling, allowing two Raman pathways to interfere via a shared magnetic-dipole transition. We explore the resulting modifications in both the group index and refractive index spectra, revealing pronounced signatures of magnetoelectric-induced dispersion. Our proposed framework paves the way for the design of advanced photonic devices with enhanced optical performance, potentially offering a novel route toward sub-wavelength imaging and precise resolution of nanoscale structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114866"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114917
Guangxian Li , Qijian Zhu , Ruiguang Fan , Luyang Ding , Yu Long , Lili Yuan , Wei Wei
Femtosecond laser ablation (FLA) offers distinct advantages for high-performance machining, such as controllable energy input and extremely high peak power. To further enhance its capabilities for processing ultra-hard materials, burst-mode FLA has emerged as a prominent research focus, which improves machining efficiency and limits thermal defects. This paper comprehensively investigates the machining of SiC via ultraviolet FLA in MHz burst mode. Temperature fields based on the two-temperature model were simulated, which investigated the electron-lattice thermal coupling disparities under varying sub-pulse numbers. The mechanism of how thermal accumulation synergy mechanism in burst-mode enhances was revealed. It was found that low-energy and multi-sub-pulse output strategy of burst-mode FLA induces sustained residual thermal accumulation in lattice, thereby enhancing energy utilization efficiency. Material removal mechanisms exhibit diverse pathways with dynamic sub-pulse energies. Furthermore, this study establishes the correlation between the decline in MRR under high laser repetition rates and the shielding effect through discrete wavelet transform time–frequency analysis of acoustic emission signals. These results demonstrate that precise energy modulation of sub-pulses in burst-mode FLA is critical for the improvement of surface finish and machining efficiency, providing significant guidance for future applications achieving high-quality and high-efficiency micromachining of SiC.
{"title":"Synergistic mechanism of thermal accumulation and shielding effects in burst-mode femtosecond laser ablation of SiC","authors":"Guangxian Li , Qijian Zhu , Ruiguang Fan , Luyang Ding , Yu Long , Lili Yuan , Wei Wei","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114917","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114917","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Femtosecond laser ablation (FLA) offers distinct advantages for high-performance machining, such as controllable energy input and extremely high peak power. To further enhance its capabilities for processing ultra-hard materials, burst-mode FLA has emerged as a prominent research focus, which improves machining efficiency and limits thermal defects. This paper comprehensively investigates the machining of SiC via ultraviolet FLA in MHz burst mode. Temperature fields based on the two-temperature model were simulated, which investigated the electron-lattice thermal coupling disparities under varying sub-pulse numbers. The mechanism of how thermal accumulation synergy mechanism in burst-mode enhances was revealed. It was found that low-energy and multi-sub-pulse output strategy of burst-mode FLA induces sustained residual thermal accumulation in lattice, thereby enhancing energy utilization efficiency. Material removal mechanisms exhibit diverse pathways with dynamic sub-pulse energies. Furthermore, this study establishes the correlation between the decline in MRR under high laser repetition rates and the shielding effect through discrete wavelet transform time–frequency analysis of acoustic emission signals. These results demonstrate that precise energy modulation of sub-pulses in burst-mode FLA is critical for the improvement of surface finish and machining efficiency, providing significant guidance for future applications achieving high-quality and high-efficiency micromachining of SiC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114917"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114899
Guangyuan Shi , Junlin Chen , Qi Qi , Shilei Xiong , Yuanbin Wang , Minchao Cui , Ming Luo
Laser shock peening (LSP) is a typical multi-physics coupling manufacturing process. The use of multimodal information allows for a more comprehensive understanding of plasma state evolution. The spatiotemporal characteristics of the plasma during LSP of γ-TiAl alloy were investigated by simultaneously collecting acoustic signals and high-speed image data. The effects of different laser energies, probe angles, and distances on the acoustic signal were analyzed. The results show that the acoustic signal exhibits a typical ‘N-shaped wave’ characteristic and demonstrates spherical wave propagation. Additionally, the flight time decreases as the laser energy increases. After absorbing the laser energy, the plasma expands rapidly and then decays quickly. The decay rate near the water surface is faster, and the overall plasma lifetime is approximately 80 microseconds. Based on these data, a 2D-3D CNN deep learning model, integrating both acoustic and visual signals, was developed for plasma state perception. The decision-level fusion model achieved an accuracy of 94.6%, while the feature-level fusion model reached 91.9%, significantly outperforming the single-modal models (visual: 89.7%; acoustic: 85.0%). These results demonstrate that the fusion of acoustic and visual signals is highly effective for plasma state perception, offering a new approach for intelligent monitoring and quality control in LSP.
{"title":"A Non-Contact method for plasma state perception in laser shock peening using Acoustic-Visual signal fusion","authors":"Guangyuan Shi , Junlin Chen , Qi Qi , Shilei Xiong , Yuanbin Wang , Minchao Cui , Ming Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114899","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114899","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Laser shock peening (LSP) is a typical multi-physics coupling manufacturing process. The use of multimodal information allows for a more comprehensive understanding of plasma state evolution. The spatiotemporal characteristics of the plasma during LSP of γ-TiAl alloy were investigated by simultaneously collecting acoustic signals and high-speed image data. The effects of different laser energies, probe angles, and distances on the acoustic signal were analyzed. The results show that the acoustic signal exhibits a typical ‘N-shaped wave’ characteristic and demonstrates spherical wave propagation. Additionally, the flight time decreases as the laser energy increases. After absorbing the laser energy, the plasma expands rapidly and then decays quickly. The decay rate near the water surface is faster, and the overall plasma lifetime is approximately 80 microseconds. Based on these data, a 2D-3D CNN deep learning model, integrating both acoustic and visual signals, was developed for plasma state perception. The decision-level fusion model achieved an accuracy of 94.6%, while the feature-level fusion model reached 91.9%, significantly outperforming the single-modal models (visual: 89.7%; acoustic: 85.0%). These results demonstrate that the fusion of acoustic and visual signals is highly effective for plasma state perception, offering a new approach for intelligent monitoring and quality control in LSP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":19511,"journal":{"name":"Optics and Laser Technology","volume":"198 ","pages":"Article 114899"},"PeriodicalIF":5.0,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146192179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.optlastec.2026.114918
Zheyuan Hou , Xinyu Liu , Tie-Jun Wang , Yaoxiang Liu , Yingxia Wei , Xianwang Li , Yuxin Leng
This study first reveals a thermally driven airflow phenomenon in high-repetition-rate (1 ∼ 100 kHz) femtosecond laser filaments, characterized by the formation of a stable, perpendicularly oriented central converging airflow column. Using transverse optical shadowgraphy, we directly visualize the filament-induced flow dynamics and find that the airflow intensity and spatial coherence increase almost linearly with repetition rates above 10 kHz. Thermofluidic simulations indicate that cumulative heat deposition from successive pulses governs the evolution of airflow column, transforming initially diffuse vortices into a symmetric dual-vortex structure. And the particle-tracing simulations confirm that acoustic heating contributes negligibly to the overall flow dynamics. These findings further confirm that heat accumulation plays a predominant role in governing filament–air interactions and reveal a distinct thermally induced converging airflow phenomenon, offering new insight into the thermal dynamics of high-repetition-rate filamentation.
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