A comparative study of channel formation in polymer materials using VUV and UV nano-second laser sources for use in micro-fluidic applications

Sean McGinty; Gerard M. O'Connor; Thomas J. Glynn

doi:10.1117/12.605144

3 June 2005 A comparative study of channel formation in polymer materials using VUV and UV nano-second laser sources for use in micro-fluidic applications

Sean McGinty, Gerard M. O'Connor, Thomas J. Glynn

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Proceedings Volume 5825, Opto-Ireland 2005: Optoelectronics, Photonic Devices, and Optical Networks; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605144
Event: OPTO-Ireland, 2005, Dublin, Ireland

Abstract

UV and VUV laser ablation of micro-fluidic circuits for micro-total analysis systems (μTAS) is an alternative to more expensive techniques of LIGA or micro-moulding. The machining of trenches in PS, PC, PMMA (CQ grade and non-CQ grade) was investigated using two Q-switched solid state lasers, one operating at 266nm (fourth harmonic) and another at 355nm (third harmonic). These results were compared with results achieved using a 193nm Excimer laser. The structuring of the channels depends on both the laser wavelength and the target material. A comparison of the process will be presented with respect to the structure quality and efficiency of the process.

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Sean McGinty, Gerard M. O'Connor, and Thomas J. Glynn "A comparative study of channel formation in polymer materials using VUV and UV nano-second laser sources for use in micro-fluidic applications", Proc. SPIE 5825, Opto-Ireland 2005: Optoelectronics, Photonic Devices, and Optical Networks, (3 June 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605144

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