School of Biomedical and Precision Engineering

Creative Engineering Lab

Laser Induced Plasma Etching - LIPE

Laser Induced Plasma Etching for Ultraprecise Surface Machining

As part of this CELab project, students will design an installation for laser-induced plasma etching (LIPE) on 2D substrates. Using ultra-short laser pulses, a microplasma will be generated precisely at the focal position in the etching gas, leading to ultra-precise ablation on any surface material, including metals and insulating materials.

Students will explore various experimental parameters and develop a process to achieve controlled surface ablation for patterning. This multidisciplinary project will provide hands-on experience in laser technology, plasma physics and surface science, enabling students to develop advanced manufacturing skills.

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Two students from the MSc Precision Engineering programm working with a high-power pulsed laser

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