Optimising lasers for ablation of structurally complex solid non-metals

本项目旨在利用光纤激光技术的最新发展，创造一种新的烧蚀系统，用于结构复杂的非金属材料的精密切割和重塑。光纤激光器提供高质量的光束，高平均功率，和精确的脉冲定时。根据材料的组成及其对入射中红外光的响应，该项目将创建一个定制的激光束，以提供精确和高速率的烧蚀。预期的结果包括对周围地区的破坏最小，以及任何机械替代方案都无法达到的精度。该项目将为航空航天和医疗保健行业带来长期利益，并促进澳大利亚制造业的发展。

This project aims to take the latest developments in fibre laser technology to create a new ablation system for precision cutting and reshaping of structurally complex non-metal materials. Fibre lasers provide high quality beams, high average power, and precise pulse timing. Guided by the composition of the material and its response to incident mid-infrared light, the project will create a tailored laser beam to provide accurate and high-rate ablation. The expected outcomes include minimal damage to the surrounding area and a level of precision not possible with any mechanical alternative. The project will provide long term benefits to the aerospace and healthcare industries and, be a boost to Australia’s manufacturing sector.