研究目的
Investigating the formation of microstructures on polycrystalline diamond surfaces using laser micromachining for potential applications in microfluidic devices and MEMS.
研究成果
Laser micromachining of the MW PECVD diamond surface allows for the formation of grooves with excellent geometry. The selection and control of laser parameters can lead to specific modifications of the diamond substrate in chosen places. Some Raman spectra show additional peaks, indicating the growing disorder of diamond after laser interaction or graphitization. The appearance of these peaks is strongly affected by scan speed during micromachining laser formation. The best parameters for obtaining the best geometry of the groove are processing with 9.5 W of laser average power conducted with 100 mm/s scan speed and 5 μm hatching distance.
研究不足
The study did not use purge gas during laser machining, leading to the formation of hillocks on groove edges. The size of these hillocks is affected by the condition of laser processing. Additionally, the rapid return of the laser to the same modified place during rescanning at high scan speeds leads to increased surface temperature, potentially causing graphitization.