Micro and Nano Structuring

Kratz, M., Kniffler, M., Häfner, C. L.:
Influence of flexible multibeam intensity distributions on selective laser-induced etching process regimes.
OPTICS EXPRESS 32(21), 36453-36468, (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.532425 (Open Access)

Douissard, P.-A., Wollesen, L., Pauwels, K, Loiko, P., Brasse, G., Simeth, S. J., Reininghaus, M., Mathieu, J., Dujardin, C., Camy, P., Martin, T.:
Micro-patterning of scintillating films by Liquid Phase Epitaxy: A proof of concept.
OPTICAL MATERIALS 149, 114939, (11 S.), (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.114939

Wollesen, L., Douissard, P., Pauwels, K., Baillard, A., Loiko, P., Brasse, G., Mathieu, J., Simeth, S., Kratz, M., Dujardin, C., Camy, P., Martin, T.:
Microstructured growth by liquid phase epitaxy of scintillating Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG) doped with Eu3+.
Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1010, 177267, (7 S.), (2024)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2024.177267

Kratz, M., Rückle, L., Kalupka, C., Reininghaus, M., Häfner, C.,
Dynamic correction of optical aberrations for height-independent selective laser induced etching processing strategies.
OPTICS EXPRESS 31, 26104-26119 (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.493088 (Open Access)

Danylyuk, S., Osbild, M., Korr, L., Fischer, M., Delmdahl, R., Reininghaus, M.,
Sub-micrometer structuring of surfaces with deep UV lasers.
SPIE LASE, 2023, 28 Jan - 3 Feb 2023, San Francisco, California, United States.
Proceedings Volume 12409, Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XVII (Proc. of SPIE), 1240911 (2023)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2647865

Köller, J., Sassmannshausen, A., Kratz, M., Voß, J.,
Particle Re-Deposition During Ultrashort Pulse Laser Ablation of ITO Thin Films Using Single- and Multi-Beam Processing.
Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 17, (2022)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2022.03.2007 (Open Access)

Grubert, N., Hofmann, O., Hesker, M., Stollenwerk, J., Holly, C.,
Beam shaping for large-area laser structuring in a roll-to-roll process.
SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications 21-26 August 2022, San Diego, California, United States.
Proceedings Volume 12216, Novel Optical Systems, Methods, and Applications XXV; 1221604 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632926

Lanfermann, A., Barthels, T., Nießen, M., Abels, P., Klass, G., Riester, C., Pham, T.Q., Steffens, O.,
INNOVATIVE FILTER MODULE TO SEPARATE MICROPLASTICS FROM WASTEWATER – SIMCONDRILL.
FILTECH 2022, 8-10. March 8-10, 2022, Cologne, Germany. FILTECH : March 8-10, 2022, Cologne, Germany:the filtration event, 10 S., (2022)

Lanfermann, A., Barthels,T., Nießen, M., Abels, P., Klass, G., Riester, C., Pham, T.Q., Steffens, O.,
Innovative Filtermodule für die Abscheidung von Mikroplastik aus Abwasser.
GWF: Wasser, Abwasser 163, 51-54 (2022)

Lanfermann, A., Barthels, T., Nießen, M., Abels, P., Klass, G. , Riester, C., Pham, T.Q. Steffens, O.,
Innovative Filtermodule für die Abscheidung von Mikroplastik aus Abwasser.
F&S Filtrieren & Seprarieren F&S 01 | 2022, 28-30 (2022)

Pongratz L., Vannahme, K.,
Beam Shaping the Direct Laser Interference Patterning Spot.
Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering 17, 42-49 (2022)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2022.01.2007

Pongratz, L., Lantzsch, T., Schwedt, A.:
Impact on surface topography of interference patterned steel and brass using an ultrashort pulsed laser source.
Journal of Laser Applications 34, 31201- (2022)
https://doi.org/10.2351/7.0000555

Lüttgenau, B., Brose, S., Danylyuk, S., Stollenwerk, J., Loosen, P., Holly, C.:
Design and realization of an in-lab EUV dual beamline for industrial and scientific applications.
SPIE PHOTOMASK TECHNOLOGY + EUV LITHOGRAPHY | 27 SEPTEMBER - 8 OCTOBER 2021.
Proceedings Vol.11854, International Conference on Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography 2021; 1185419 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2600935

Pongratz, L., Vannahme, K.
Automated spatial period variation for Direct Laser Interference Patterning DLIP.
SPIE LASE, 2021, Online Only., Laser-based Micro- and Nanoprocessing XV; (Proc. of SPIE 11674),116740P-, (2021) 11674
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2579507

Pongratz, L., Vannahme, K.:
Beam shaping the Direct Laser Interference Patterning spot.
The 22nd International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, June 8-11, 2021 (Web Conference).
Proceedings of LPM2021, #21-021- (7 S.), (2021)

He, C., Vannahme, K., Gillner, A.:
High-Efficiency Sub-Micrometer Multi-Beam Interference Structuring for Large-Scale Surface Using Ultrashort Laser Pulses.
JOURNAL OF LASER MICRO/NANOENGINEERING 14, 95-99 (2019)
https://doi.org/10.2961/jlmn.2019.01.0016

He, C., Vannahme, K., Gillner, A.:
High-efficiency sub-micrometer multi-beam interference structuring for large-scale surface using ultrashort laser pulses.
The 19th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, 25-28 June, 2018.
Proceedings of LPM2018, #18-042, (X S.), (2018)

Kalupka C., Schmalstieg, M., Reininghaus, M.:
Ultrashort Pulse Processing of Transparent Ceramics: The Role of Electronic and Thermal Damage Mechanisms.
J LASER MICRO NANOEN 13 (2), 126-130 (2018)

Gretzki, P., Gillner, A.:
Programmable diffractive optic for multi-beam processing: applications and limitations.
SPIE Nanoscience + Engineering, Aug. 25 2017,  San Diego, California. Proc. of SPIE 10347, Optical Trapping and Optical Micromanipulation XIV, 103470V (13 S.) (2017)

Großmann, D., Reininghaus, M., Kalupka, C., Jenne, M., Kumkar, M.:
In-situ microscopy of front and rear side ablation processes in alkali aluminosilicate glass using ultra short pulsed laser radiation.
OPTICS EXPRESS 25 (23), 28478- (11 S.) (2017)

Temmler, A., Küpper, M., Walochnik, M.A., Lanfermann, A., Schmickler, T., Bach, A., Greifenberg, T., Oreshkin, O., Willenborg, E., Wissenbach, K., Poprawe, R.:
Surface structuring by laser remelting of metals.
JLA 29, 012015 (12 S.) (2017)

Boehr, S., Nolis, P., Brenner, A., Reininghaus, M., Lamß, M., Müller, B.:
Laserbasierte Fertigungstechniken und additive Fertigung.
Galvanotechnik 108, 1672-1677 (6 S.) (2017)

Knapp, W., Gillet, V., Courant, B., Aubignat, E., Costil, S., Langlade, C.:
Enhancement of low pressure cold sprayed copper coating adhesion by laser texturing on aluminium substrates
Proc. SPIE 10097, 100970P (13 S.) (2017)

Kalupka, C., Großmann, D., Reininghaus, M.:
Evolution of energy deposition during glass cutting with pulsed femtosecond laser radiation
Appl. Phys. A 123(5), 376 (7 S.) (2017)

Carstens, H., Högner, M., Saule, T., Holzberger, S., Lilienfein, N., Guggenmos, A, Jocher, C., Eidam, T., Esser, D., Tosa, V. , Pervak, V., Limpert, J., Tünnermann, A., Kleineberg, U., Krausz, F., Pupeza, I.:
High-harmonic generation at 250  MHz with photon energies exceeding 100  eV.
Optica 3 (4), 366-369 (2016)

Blattmann, V., Trusheim, D.:
Hybrid laser-etching-process for wafer texturing
Energy Procedia 77, 766-773 (2015)

Finger, J., Kalupka C., Reininghaus, M.:
High power ultra-short pulse laser ablation of IN718 using high repetition rates
J. Materials Processing Technol. 226 (Dec.), 221-227 (2015)

Fornaroli, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
Dicing of thin silicon wafers with ultra-short pulsed lasers in the range from 200 fs up to 10 ps
J. Laser Micro/Nanoeng. 10 (2), 229-233 (2015)

Oreshkin, O., Küpper, M., Temmler, A., Willenborg, E.:
Active reduction of waviness through processing with modulated laser power
Journal of Laser Applications 27 (2), 22004 (7 S.) (2015)

Reininghaus, M., Ivanov, D., Maß, T.W.W., Eckert, S., Juschkin, L., Garcia, M. E., Taubner, T., Poprawe, R.,
Nanophotonic applications of fs-laser radiation induced nanostructures and their theoretical description
Optically Induced Nanostructures. Hrsg. v. König, Karsten / Ostendorf, Andreas. Berlin: De Gruyter, 25-46 (2015)

Mincuzzi, G., Vesce, L., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Gehlen, E., Reale, A., Di Carlo, A., Brown, T. M.:
Taking temperature processing out of dye-sensitized solar cell fabrication: Fully laser-manufactured devices
Adv. Energy Mat. 4, 1400421 (8 S.) (2014)

Temmler, A., Walochnik, M. A., Willenborg, E., Wissenbach, K.:
Surface structuring by remelting of titanium alloy TI6AL4V
In: Proceedings 33rd ICALEO International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro–Optics, October 19-23, 2014, San Diego, CA, USA
Paper ID 1401, ISBN 9781940168029 (10 S.) (2014)

Zibner, F., Ryll, J., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
High precision 2.5D laser cutting of thin nitinol and polyurethane for medical applications
ICALEO, 32th International Congress on Applications of Lasers&  Electro-Optics : October 6-10, 2013, Miama/Fl., USA., M4154 (6 S.) (2013)

Eppelt, Urs:
Elektronenschauer im Glas
Laser Community, 2/2012, pp. 24-25 (2012)

Eppelt, U., Russ, S., Hartmann, C., Sun, M., Siebert, C., Schulz, W.:
Diagnostic and Simulation of PS-Laser Cutting
Proc. of the 31st Int. Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, ICALEO September 23-27, 2012, Anaheim, CA, USA, Paper M504, (10 S.) (2012)

Hambach, N., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
Stability limits of laser drilled hole arrays on large areas
J. Laser Appl. 24 (3), (5 S.) (2012)

Michaeli, W., Eilbracht, S., Scharf, M., Hartmann, C., Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Theiß, S.:
Application of variothermal heating concepts for the production of microstructured films using the extrusion embossing process 
J. Polymer Eng. 32, 95-101 (2012)

Mincuzzi, G., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Vesce, L., Reale, A., Di Carlo, A., Gillner, A., Brown, T.:
Laser processing of TiO₂ films for dye solar cells: a thermal, sintering, throughput and embodied energy investigation 
Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications
Wiley Online Library (2012)
DOI: 10.1002/pip.2261

Mincuzzi, G., Zardetto, V., Vesce, L., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Gillner, A., Reale, A., di Carlo, A., Brown, T.:
Raster scanning laser and UV processing of nanocrystalline TiO₂ films for sintering in dye solar cells: Device performance, throughput and embodied energy
MRS Online Proceedings Library 1447, (6 S.) (2012)

Schaefer, M., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A,:
Comparison of laser ablation of transparent conductive materials on flexible and rigid substrates
Proc. LOPE-C, Munich, 39-43 (2012)

Sun, M., Eppelt, U., Russe, S., Hartmann, C., Siebert, C., Zhua, J., Schulz:
Laser ablation mechanism of transparent dielectrics with picosecond laser pulses 
Proc. SPIE 8530, (9 S.) (2012)

Wu, S., Huang, J., Beckemper, S., Gillner, A., Wang, K., Bubeck, C.:
Block polymer supramolecular assemblies hierarchically structured by three-beam interference laser ablation
J. Mat. Chem. 22 (11), 4989-4995 (2012)

Beckemper, S., Huang, J., Gillner, A., Wang, K.:
Generation of periodic micro- and nano-structures by parameter-controlled three-beam laser interference technique 
J. Laser Micro/Nanoeng. 6 (1), 49-53, (2011)

Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Gillner, A., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Michaeli, W., Klaiber, F., Schöngart, M., Theiß, S.:
Injection molding of products with functional surfaces by micro-structured, PVD coated injection molds 
Prod. Eng. 5 (4), 415-422, (2011)

Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Theiß, S., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A., Michaeli, W., Hopmann, C., Eilbracht, S., Schöngart, M., Scharf, M.:
Manufacturing of micro-structured parts for mass production purposes 
Proc. of the Int. Symp. on Assembly and Manufacturing ISAM 2011, 25.5.-27.5. 2011, Tampere, Finland. (8 S.) (2011)
ISBN 978-1-61284-343-8 (digital)

Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Ewering, M., Gillner, A., Beckemper, S., Hartmann, C., Theiß, S.:
Nano structured physical vapor deposited coatings by means of picosecond laser radiation 
J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol. 11, (7 S.) (2011)

Bobzin, K., Bührig-Polaczek, A., Michaeli, W., Poprawe, R., Bagcivan, N., Beckemper, S., Eilbracht, S., Gillner, A., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Ivanov, T., Klaiber, F., Scharf, M., Schöngart, M., Theiß, S.:
Verkürzung von Prozessketten zur Herstellung von Bauteilen mit funktionalen Oberflächen mit Mikro-und Nanostrukturen 
In: Brecher, C. (Hrsg.): Integrative Produktionstechnik für Hochlohnländer, 672-734, (2011)

Hambach, N., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
Stability limits of laser drilled hole arrays on large areas. 
ICALEO. 30. Int. Congr. on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, October 23-27, 2011. M50, 895-899, (2011)

Holtkamp, J., Hartmann, C., Gillner, A., Beckemper, S., Dohrn, A., Eifel, S.: Mikrostrukturieren mit Zukunft
Laser Technik J. 8 (2), 37-40, (2011)

Ivanov, T., Bührig-Polaczek, A., Vroomen, U., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A., Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Theiss, S.:
Investment casting of surfaces with microholes and their possible applications 
Light Metals 2011. Proc. of the technical sessions presented by the TMS Aluminum Committee at the TMS 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Warrendale, Pe.: TMS, Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. Chichester: Wiley, 705-709, (2011)

Ivanov, T., Bührig-Polaczek, A., Vroomen, U., Hartmann, C., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A., Bobzin, K., Bagcivan, N., Theiss, S.:
Replication of specifially microstructured surfaces in A356-alloy via lost wax investment casting
J. Micromech. Microeng. 21, 85026-85026, (2011)

Michaeli, W., Schöngart, M., Klaiber, F., Beckemper, S.:
Production of superhydrophobic surfaces using a one-step variothermal injection moulding process
Micro Nanosystems 3, 222-225, (2011)

Schaefer, M., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
Ablation of PEDOT/PSS with excimer lasers for micro structuring of organic electronic devices
Synth. Met. 161, 1051-1057, (2011)

Schaefer, M., Esser, A., Holtkamp, J., Gillner, A.:
Laser ablation of transparent conducting materials for organic electronics 
Proc. of Large-Area, Organic and Polymer Electronics Convention 2011 (LOPE-C 11), June 2011, Frankfurt/M. Frankfurt/M.: Organics Electronics Association, 159-163, (2011)

Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Trusheim, D., Das, J., Krantz, S., Wieduwilt, J:
Influence of pulse duration in picosecond laser ablation of silicon nitride layers 
Energy Proced. 8, 614-619, (2011)

Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Häberle, A., Russell, A., Hernández, J. L., Krantz, S.:
Influence of the pulse width for visible pulsed laser doping for crystalline solar cells using phosphosilicate glass 
J. Laser Micro/Nanoeng. 6 (1), 64-68, (2011)

Sedao, X., Sarnet, T., Hernandez, J. L., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Krantz, S.:
Edge isolation using ultra-short pulse laser materials with a top-hat beam profile 
Adv. Mat. Res. 321, 234-239, (2011)

Trusheim, D., Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Baier, T., Krantz, S., Bauer, D., Das, J.:
Investigation of the influence of pulse duration in laser processes for solar cells 
Phys. Proc.12, 278-285, (2011)

Gillner, A.:
Laser micro-structuring 
In: YI Qin: Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Norwich, N.Y.: W. Andrew Publ. 2010. pp. 59-67.
ISBN 978-0-8155-1545-6

Huang, J., Wu, S., Beckemper, Gillner, A.
All-optical fabrications of ellipsoidal caps on azobenzene functional polymers
Opt. Lett. 35 (16), 2711-2713, (2010)

Schaefer, M., Jacobs, P., Bauer, D., Moll, D., Gillner, A.:
Investigation and development of a molding process for the production of micro-hairs 
Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol. 51, 935-944, (2010)

Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Haeberle, A., Russell, R., Hernández, J.L., Krantz, S.:
Quest for the ideal laser for an industrial laser doping process for crystalline solar cells
LPM 2010 - 11th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, Stuttgart, (5 S.) (2010)

Schulz-Ruhtenberg, M., Hernandez, J. L., Prajapati, V., Bleidiessel, R., Morilla, C., Larmanda, Y., Vervisch, V., Sarnet, T., Olowinsky, A.:
Direct laser doping for high-efficiency solar cells
ICALEO 2009, 28th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics, (4 S.) (2009)

Temmler, A., Willenborg, E., Pirch, N., Wissenbach, K.:
Structuring by remelting
Proc. of the 5th Int. WLT Conf. on Lasers in Manufacturing 2009, Munich, June 15th - 18th, 2009. Ed. by A. Ostendorf [u.a.] Stuttgart: AT-Fachverlag, pp. 403-407, (2009)

Poprawe, R., Gillner, A., Hoffmann, D., Gottmann, J., Wawers, W., Schulz, W.:
High speed high precision ablation from ms to fs
Proc. SPIE 7005, (12 S.) (2008)

Gillner, A.
Laser micro processing
Laser Technik J. 5, 27-30, (2008)

Wortmann, D., Gottmann, J., Brandt, N., Horn-Solle, H.:
Micro- and nanostructures inside sapphire by fs-laser irradiation and selective etching
Opt. Expr. 16 (3), 1517-1522, (2008)

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