Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-formi...Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-forming three-dimensional(3D)microscale functional devices and inducing fascinating and unique physical or chemical phenomena have granted this technology powerful versatility that no other technology can match.As this technology advances rapidly in various fields of application,some key challenges have emerged and remain to be urgently addressed.This review firstly introduces the fundamental principles for understanding how fs laser pulses interact with materials and the associated unique phenomena in section 2.Then micro/nano-fabrication in transparent materials by fs laser processing is presented in section 3.Thereafter,several high efficiency/throughput fabrication methods as well as pulse-shaping techniques are listed in sections 4 and 5 reviews four-dimensional(4D)and nanoscale printing realized by fs laser processing technology.Special attention is paid to the heterogeneous integration(HI)of functional materials enabled by fs laser processing in section 6.Several intriguing examples of 3D functional micro-devices created by fs laser-based manufacturing methods such as microfluidics,lab-on-chip,micro-optics,micro-mechanics,micro-electronics,micro-bots and micro-biodevices are reviewed in section 7.Finally,a summary of the review and a perspective are proposed to explore the challenges and future opportunities for further betterment of fs laser micro/nano processing technology.展开更多
Combined pulsed laser(CPL),introduced in 1975 for target damage,integrates different lasers to achieve high peak power and pulse energy.However,despite decades of research,CPL remains unused for long-range target dama...Combined pulsed laser(CPL),introduced in 1975 for target damage,integrates different lasers to achieve high peak power and pulse energy.However,despite decades of research,CPL remains unused for long-range target damage due to the challenge of maintaining high peak power density over long distances.We note that a potential solution lies in leveraging the air filament generated by femtosecond laser,which can transmit peak power densities higher than 1014 W/cm^(2)under the power clamping effect.To address this,a concept of a femtosecond laser induced air filament-CW CPL for surface damage of ceramics was introduced.We found no surface changes in ceramic targets when irradiated with a CW laser alone.By way of contrast,the target can be penetrated in a very short time(20 ms)with the assistance of the femtosecond laser induced air filament.In this context,we employ high-speed shadow imaging,cross-timescale simulation models and macro-microscopic characterization,to elucidate the CPL damage mechanism.The optimal CPL,combining a 1 mJ femtosecond laser and a 500 W CW laser,yields a damage rate of 1.51×10^(7)μm^(3)/J,representing an improvement of approximately 175%compared to single femtosecond laser ablation and around 59%enhancement compared to coating-assisted CW laser ablation.Furthermore,the efficacy of the proposed femtosecond-CW CPL method is demonstrated in causing penetration damage of ceramic/metal composite material or direct damage of sapphire,showcasing its versatility in damaging applications.Consequently,the femtosecond-CW CPL ablation method presented in this paper holds great promise as a new type of damage method for transparent hard and brittle materials.展开更多
Experimental validation of laser intensity is particularly important for the study of fundamental physics at extremely high intensities.However,reliable diagnosis of the focal spot and peak intensity faces huge challe...Experimental validation of laser intensity is particularly important for the study of fundamental physics at extremely high intensities.However,reliable diagnosis of the focal spot and peak intensity faces huge challenges.In this work,we demonstrate for the firs time that the coherent radiation farfiel patterns from laser–foil interactions can serve as an in situ,real-time,and easy-to-implement diagnostic for an ultraintense laser focus.The laser-driven electron sheets,curved by the spatially varying laser fiel and leaving the targets at nearly the speed of light,produce doughnut-shaped patterns depending on the shapes of the focal spot and the absolute laser intensities.Assisted by particle-in-cell simulations,we can achieve measurements of the intensity and the focal spot,and provide immediate feedback to optimize the focal spots for extremely high intensity.展开更多
Laser processing technologies enable the precise fabrication of arbitrary structures and devices with broad applications in micro-optics,micro-mechanics,and biomedicine.However,its adoption is limited by the large siz...Laser processing technologies enable the precise fabrication of arbitrary structures and devices with broad applications in micro-optics,micro-mechanics,and biomedicine.However,its adoption is limited by the large size,complexity,high cost,and low flexibility of optical systems.Metasurfaces enable precise multidimensional control of light fields,aligning well with the development trend toward compact,high-performance optical systems.Here,we review several recent studies on the application of metasurfaces in laser processing technologies,including 3D nanolithography,direct laser writing,and laser cutting.Metasurfaces provide an integrated operational platform with exceptional performance,poised to disrupt conventional laser processing workflows.This combination presents significant cost efficiency and substantial development potential,with promising applications in areas such as imaging,optical storage,advanced sensing,and space on-orbit manufacturing.展开更多
Stimulated emission and lasing of GaN-based laser diodes(LDs)were reported at 1995[1]and 1996[2],right after the breakthrough of p-type doping[3−5],material quality[6]and the invention of high-brightness GaN-based LED...Stimulated emission and lasing of GaN-based laser diodes(LDs)were reported at 1995[1]and 1996[2],right after the breakthrough of p-type doping[3−5],material quality[6]and the invention of high-brightness GaN-based LEDs[7,8].However,it took much longer time for GaN-based LDs to achieve high power,high wall plug efficiency,and long lifetime.Until 2019,Nichia reported blue LDs with these performances[9],which open wide applications with GaN-based blue LDs.展开更多
A super-radiant terahertz free-electron laser(THz-FEL)light source was developed for the first time in Thailand and Southeast Asia at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory(PCELL)of Chiang Mai University.This radiation...A super-radiant terahertz free-electron laser(THz-FEL)light source was developed for the first time in Thailand and Southeast Asia at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory(PCELL)of Chiang Mai University.This radiation source requires relatively ultrashort electron bunches to produce intense coherent THz pulses.Three electron bunch compression processes are utilized in the PCELL accelerator system comprising pre-bunch compression in an alpha magnet,velocity bunching in a radio-frequency(RF)linear accelerator(linac),and magnetic bunch compression in a 180°acromat system.Electron bunch compression in the magnetic compressor system poses considerable challenges,which are addressed through the use of three quadrupole doublets.The strengths of the quadrupole fields significantly influence the rotation of the beam line longitudinal phase space distribution along the bunch compressor.Start-to-end beam dynamics simulations using the ASTRA code were performed to optimize the electron beam properties for generating super-radiant THz-FEL radiation.The operational parameters considered in the simulations comprise the alpha magnet gradient,linac RF phase,and quadrupole field strengths.The optimization results show that 10-16MeV femtosecond electron bunches with a low energy spread(~0.2%),small normalized emittance(~15πmm·mrad),and high peak current(165-247A)can be produced by the PCELL accelerator system at the optimal parameters.A THz-FEL with sub-microjoule pulse energies can thus be obtained at the optimized electron beam parameters.The physical and conceptual design of the THz-FEL beamline were completed based on the beam dynamics simulation results.The construction and installation of this beamline are currently underway and expected to be completed by mid-2024.The commissioning of the beamline will then commence.展开更多
Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attrac...Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attracted much attention^([1−3]).In 2023,Kyoto University reported GaAs-based 945 nm PCSELs with a continuous-wave(CW)single-mode output power of exceeding 50 W,and a narrow beam divergence angle of 0.05°,demonstrating a brightness of 1 GW·cm^(−2)·sr^(−1),which rivals those of the existing bulky lasers^([4]).展开更多
High-energy continuous wave(CW)lasers are mostly used in laser damage applications,but efficient laser ablation of transparent materials is challenging due to low optical absorption.Considering the potential of femtos...High-energy continuous wave(CW)lasers are mostly used in laser damage applications,but efficient laser ablation of transparent materials is challenging due to low optical absorption.Considering the potential of femtosecond(fs)laser-induced air filament for high-peak laser transmission over long distances,femtosecond(fs)laser-induced air filaments are combined with a millisecond(ms)laser to form an fs-ms CPL,enhancing the efficiency of sapphire ablation through synchronized spatial-temporal focusing.Experimental results show that ablation efficiency increases with the ms peak power and duty ratio.Excessive thermal stress leads to fragmentation of the sapphire when the ms duty ratio is over 30%at the peak power of 800 W,or when the peak power is over 500 W at a duty ratio of 100%.Also,the mechanism of high-efficiency damage is revealed through in-situ high-speed imaging.According to it,the ablation process went through 4 stages within 1.5 ms:defect-creating,melting and ablation,spattering,and fragmentation.Finally,the equivalent ablation efficiency of the fs-ms CPL is as high as 1.73×10^(7)μm^(3)/J,about 28 times higher compared to the fs laser only.The CPL damage method explored in this paper can provide theoretical guidance for efficient laser damage of transparent materials.展开更多
This study presents an achievement of laser cooling of alkaline-earth atoms in the Chinese Space Station’s strontium(Sr)atomic space optical clock.The system’s core components,physical unit,optical unit,and electric...This study presents an achievement of laser cooling of alkaline-earth atoms in the Chinese Space Station’s strontium(Sr)atomic space optical clock.The system’s core components,physical unit,optical unit,and electrical unit,have a total volume of 306 L and a total mass of 163.8 kg.These compact and robust units can overcome mechanical vibrations and temperature fluctuations during space launch.The laser sources of the optical unit are composed of diode lasers,and the injection locking of slave lasers is automatically performed by a program.In the experiment,a blue magneto-optical trap of cold atoms was achieved,with the atom numbers estimated to be approximately(1.50±0.13)×10^(6) for 87Sr and(8.00±0.56)×10^(6) for 88Sr.This work establishes a foundation for atomic confinement and high-precision interrogation in space-based optical clocks and expands the frontiers of cold atom physics in microgravity.展开更多
Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectr...Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectronic integration,but still faces serious challenges.Herein,we propose a facile method to synthesize cesium lead halide(CsPbX3)microstructures with well-defined morphologies,sizes,and constituent element gradient.The scheme is conducted using a chemical vapor deposition(CVD),which is subsequently associated with annealing-assisted solid-solid anion exchange.For the plate-shaped structures,the controllability on the cross-sectional dimension enables to precisely modulate the lasing modes,thus achieving single-mode operation;while tuning the stoichiometric of the halogen anion components in the plate-shaped CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) alloy samples,the lasing wavelengths are straightforwardly varied to span the entire visible spectrum.By comparison,the experimental scheme on synthesizing alloyed CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) perovskites is conducted using an in-situ approach,thereby achieving precise modulation of bandgap-controlled microlasers by controlling the reaction time.Such laser properties like controllable microcavity modes and broad stoichiometry-dependent tunability of light-emitting/lasing colors,associated with the facile synthesizing method of monocrystalline CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) structures,make lead halide perovskites ideal materials for the development of wavelength-controlled microlasers toward practical photonic integration.展开更多
This paper describes what is thought to be the first generation of a continuous wave deep ultraviolet laser at 275 nm by efficient frequency doubling of a blue-diode-pumped Pr:YLF laser at 550 nm.By employing a novel ...This paper describes what is thought to be the first generation of a continuous wave deep ultraviolet laser at 275 nm by efficient frequency doubling of a blue-diode-pumped Pr:YLF laser at 550 nm.By employing a novel fast-axis collimated blue semiconductor laser as the pump source,combined with a folded cavity and innovation coating technology,and utilizing a Brewster-cut BBO crystal for intracavity frequency doubling,TEM00 mode deep UV laser radiation at 275 nm with an output power of 351 mW is obtained.This marks the first report of achieving 275 nm laser generation based on Pr:LiYF4 to date.展开更多
Hemorrhoidal disease is a prevalent anorectal condition causing significant morbidity,affecting approximately 4%of the general population with incidence increasing with age and sedentary lifestyle.While conventional e...Hemorrhoidal disease is a prevalent anorectal condition causing significant morbidity,affecting approximately 4%of the general population with incidence increasing with age and sedentary lifestyle.While conventional excisional hemorrhoidectomy techniques such as Milligan-Morgan and Ferguson remain standard for long-term efficacy,they are often associated with substantial postoperative pain and prolonged recovery.This narrative review evaluates the comparative clinical outcomes of laser hemorrhoidoplasty(LHP)versus conventional surgical interventions in the treatment of grade II and III symptomatic hemorrhoids.A comprehensive analysis of comparative studies,randomized controlled trials,and meta-analyses published between 2020 and 2025 was conducted,with primary outcomes including postoperative pain,recovery time,operative duration,complication rates,and recurrence.Key findings from studies by Maloku et al and Hassan et al.were analyzed to contextualize real-world LHP use.Across multiple high-quality studies,LHP was consistently associated with significantly lower postoperative pain scores,reduced analgesic requirements,and faster return to daily activities.Maloku et al demonstrated a shorter mean operative time(15.9 minutes)and reduced pain compared to open techniques(26.8 minutes;P<0.01).Hassan et al confirmed these benefits in a cohort of 40 patients treated under local anesthesia.Operative time was generally comparable or shorter,and vessel ligation was suggested as an adjunct to improve outcomes in select cases.Complication rates were low and similar between groups,with LHP demonstrating minimal risk for major complications such as anal stenosis or incontinence.However,recurrence rates were higher with LHP in some studies,particularly in grade III disease.LHP offers a minimally invasive,low-morbidity alternative to excisional hemorrhoidectomy for appropriately selected patients.Despite superior short-term recovery profiles,potential for higher recurrence underscores the importance of patient selection and long-term follow-up.The role of local anesthesia and adjunctive vessel ligation merits further prospective evaluation.展开更多
Gallium nitride(GaN),as a third-generation semiconductor,is highly attractive due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties.Laser direct writing offers an efficient method for the precise processing of hard ...Gallium nitride(GaN),as a third-generation semiconductor,is highly attractive due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties.Laser direct writing offers an efficient method for the precise processing of hard and brittle materials.In this work,various types of surface microtexture were processed on GaN epilayers using a femtosecond laser with a wavelength of 1030 nm.The effects of the laser energy,singlepulse interval,number of pulses,and number of scan passes on groove machining were investigated with a view to achieving high-quality micromachining.The depth,width,surface morphology,and roughness of the grooves were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy,laser scanning confocal microscopy,and atomic force microscopy.Damage and stress were characterized at the microscale using Raman spectroscopy.High-quality precision machining of different types of periodic surface microtexture at 40 mW laser power was achieved by controlling the process parameters and laser trajectory.Finally,an initial exploration was conducted to examine vector-light-based microand nanostructure processing.The findings demonstrate the potential of femtosecond lasers for efficient micromachining of hard and brittle materials without the creation of heat-affected zones or microcracks.The high-quality textured structures achieved through this processing technique have broad and promising applications in optoelectronic devices and tribology.展开更多
While laser surface texturing(LST)is a promising manufacturing technique for surface functionalization,simultaneously realizing high precision and high efficiency in the LST of complex curved surface is challenging,du...While laser surface texturing(LST)is a promising manufacturing technique for surface functionalization,simultaneously realizing high precision and high efficiency in the LST of complex curved surface is challenging,due to continuously varied geometries of laser-matter incidence.In the present work,we propose a novel manufacturing system of 7-axis on-the-fly LST for complex curved surface,based on the integrated synchronization of 5-axis linkage motion platform with 2-axis galvanometer.Specifically,the algorithm for decomposing spatial texture trajectory on curved surface into low-frequency and high-frequency parts is established,based on which the kinematic model of synchronized 7-axis system is developed to derive the motion of each axis in both 5-axis linkage motion platform and 2-axis galvanometer simultaneously.Subsequently,the synchronized 7-axis LST system is experimentally realized,including the setup of mechanical stages integrated with optical path,the configuration of numerical control unit,and the development of processing software.Finally,case study of 7-axis on-the-fly LST of freeform aluminum surface is performed,and the advantages in terms of processing efficiency and texturing accuracy over 5-axis linkage LST are demonstrated.The correlation of reduced following errors between mechanical stages with the promoted performance of curved surface texturing by the 7-axis on-the-fly LST is further analyzed.Current work provides a feasible solution for establishing the manufacturing system for high performance LST of complex curved surface.展开更多
The packaging quality of coaxial laser diodes(CLDs)plays a pivotal role in determining their optical performance and long-term reliability.As the core packaging process,high-precision laser welding requires precise co...The packaging quality of coaxial laser diodes(CLDs)plays a pivotal role in determining their optical performance and long-term reliability.As the core packaging process,high-precision laser welding requires precise control of process parameters to suppress optical power loss.However,the complex nonlinear relationship between welding parameters and optical power loss renders traditional trial-and-error methods inefficient and imprecise.To address this challenge,a physics-informed(PI)and data-driven collaboration approach for welding parameter optimization is proposed.First,thermal-fluid-solid coupling finite element method(FEM)was employed to quantify the sensitivity of welding parameters to physical characteristics,including residual stress.This analysis facilitated the identification of critical factors contributing to optical power loss.Subsequently,a Gaussian process regression(GPR)model incorporating finite element simulation prior knowledge was constructed based on the selected features.By introducing physics-informed kernel(PIK)functions,stress distribution patterns were embedded into the prediction model,achieving high-precision optical power loss prediction.Finally,a Bayesian optimization(BO)algorithm with an adaptive sampling strategy was implemented for efficient parameter space exploration.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposedmethod effectively establishes explicit physical correlations between welding parameters and optical power loss.The optimized welding parameters reduced optical power loss by 34.1%,providing theoretical guidance and technical support for reliable CLD packaging.展开更多
Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This s...Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This study aims to investigate the effects of 272 and 365μm holmium laser probes on operative time,clinical efficacy,and complication rates in RIRS.Materials and Methods:A total of 285 patients with proximal ureteral or kidney stones who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into two groups based on laser probe thickness:272μm and 365μm.Stone-free rates,operative time,and complication rates were compared between the groups.Factors affecting stone-free rates were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:Patient and stone characteristics were similar between the two groups.No significant differences were found in stone-free or complication rates.However,operative time was significantly shorter in the 365μm probe group.In univariate analysis,risk factors for postoperative residual stones included multi-calyceal stones,lower pole stones,high Hounsfield unit(HU)values on noncontrast computed tomography,and larger stone size.In multivariate analysis,independent prognostic factors for residual stones were identified as multi-calycal stones,lower pole stones,and high HU values.Conclusion:Compared to 272μm laser probes,operative time was shorter in surgeries performed with 365μm laser probes.The 365μm holmium laser can be effectively and safely used in the treatment of proximal ureteral and renal stones,demonstrating high clinical efficacy and safety.展开更多
Laser shock peening(LSP)was used to enhance the high-temperature oxidation resistance of laser melting deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy.The microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behavior of the as-deposited Ti45Al8Nb...Laser shock peening(LSP)was used to enhance the high-temperature oxidation resistance of laser melting deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy.The microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behavior of the as-deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy before and after LSP were investigated by scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,and electron backscatter diffraction.The results indicated that the rate of mass gain in the as-deposited sample after LSP exhibited a decrease when exposed to an oxidation temperature of 900℃,implying that LSP-treated samples exhibited superior oxidation resistance at high temperatures.A gradient structure with a fine-grain layer,a deformed-grain layer,and a coarse-grain layer was formed in the LSP-treated sample,which facilitated the diffusion of the Al atom during oxidation,leading to the formation of a dense Al_(2)O_(3)layer on the surface.The mechanism of improvement in the oxidation resistance of the as-deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy via LSP was discussed.展开更多
To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and f...To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and failure mechanisms of the ceramic coatings within these microstructures were thoroughly investigated.Femtosecond laser technology was used to fabricate three types of high-quality microstructure grooves:linear,sine wave,and grid patterns.These grooves exhibit uniform morphology,well-defined edges,and smooth inner walls.After ceramic coating deposition,columnar crystal structures grew perpendicularly along the groove walls,completely filling the microstructures and forming an arched support structure that significantly enhances mechanical interlocking and adhesion.Among the different microstructures,grid patterns demonstrated the best adhesion performance.In scratch tests,grid-patterned microstructures exhibited only localized small block spalling under high load conditions,avoiding large-scale delamination.This superior performance is attributed to the ability of grid pattern to effectively distribute stress in multiple directions and prevent crack propagation.By reducing stress concentration and enhancing mechanical interlocking points,grid-patterned microstructures also showed excellent resistance to spallation during thermal cycling,markedly improving the thermal resistance and adhesion of coating.展开更多
Laser etching and laser chemical vapor deposition(LCVD)techniques were proposed for the rapid preparation of high-purity,strongly bonded SiC porous micro-nano-coatings on quartz substrates.The laser serves as an exter...Laser etching and laser chemical vapor deposition(LCVD)techniques were proposed for the rapid preparation of high-purity,strongly bonded SiC porous micro-nano-coatings on quartz substrates.The laser serves as an external driving force for the vertical growth of SiC whiskers,facilitating the formation of a porous nanostructure that resembles coral models found in the macroscopic biological world.The porous nanostructures are beneficial for reducing thermal expansion mismatch and relieving residual stress.It is capable of eliminating the cracks on the surface of SiC coatings as well as enhancing the bonding of SiC coatings with quartz substrates to avoid coating detachment.展开更多
Microbial infection is a principal etiological factor in pulp and periapical diseases,necessitating effective root canal therapy(RCT)for thorough decontamination of the root canal system.However,conventional mechanica...Microbial infection is a principal etiological factor in pulp and periapical diseases,necessitating effective root canal therapy(RCT)for thorough decontamination of the root canal system.However,conventional mechanical and chemical preparation methods remain inadequate,often leaving significant portions of the canal uncleaned and contributing to persistent infection.The advent of erbium laser-assisted chemical preparation has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing root canal disinfection through advanced fluid dynamics mechanisms,particularly cavitation and photoacoustic streaming.This review explores the fundamental principles governing fluid dynamics in erbium laser-assisted irrigation,with a focus on primary and secondary cavitation effects.The interaction between erbium laser energy and water generates vapor bubbles that induce dynamic fluid movement,enhancing the penetration and distribution of irrigants deep within the root canal system.Key factors influencing fluid dynamics intensity,including laser parameters,working tip design,and water medium confinement,are critically analyzed.Furthermore,recent advancements such as Photon-Initiated Photoacoustic Streaming(PIPS),Photoacoustic Synchronized Transients(PHAST),and Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming(SWEEPS)are reviewed in the context of their ability to improve fluid motion and irrigation efficacy.While these laser-assisted techniques offer promising improvements over traditional methods,challenges remain in optimizing energy parameters and mitigating the constraints imposed by confined root canal environments.Future research should focus on refining fluid dynamics models and conducting clinical studies to validate the efficacy of these innovations.This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current developments in fluid dynamics research related to erbium laser-assisted chemical preparation,offering insights into its potential as an advanced modality for root canal disinfection.展开更多
基金supported by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFB2802000 and 2022YFB2804300)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(Grant No.21DZ1100500)+3 种基金Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Projectthe Shanghai Frontiers Science Center Program(2021-2025 No.20)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.61975123)Shanghai Scienceand Technology Innovation Action Plan(Grant No.23JC1403100)。
文摘Able to precisely control and manipulate materials'states at micro/nano-scale level,femtosecond(fs)laser micro/nano processing technology has undergone tremendous development over the past three decades.Free-forming three-dimensional(3D)microscale functional devices and inducing fascinating and unique physical or chemical phenomena have granted this technology powerful versatility that no other technology can match.As this technology advances rapidly in various fields of application,some key challenges have emerged and remain to be urgently addressed.This review firstly introduces the fundamental principles for understanding how fs laser pulses interact with materials and the associated unique phenomena in section 2.Then micro/nano-fabrication in transparent materials by fs laser processing is presented in section 3.Thereafter,several high efficiency/throughput fabrication methods as well as pulse-shaping techniques are listed in sections 4 and 5 reviews four-dimensional(4D)and nanoscale printing realized by fs laser processing technology.Special attention is paid to the heterogeneous integration(HI)of functional materials enabled by fs laser processing in section 6.Several intriguing examples of 3D functional micro-devices created by fs laser-based manufacturing methods such as microfluidics,lab-on-chip,micro-optics,micro-mechanics,micro-electronics,micro-bots and micro-biodevices are reviewed in section 7.Finally,a summary of the review and a perspective are proposed to explore the challenges and future opportunities for further betterment of fs laser micro/nano processing technology.
基金supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105498)The science and technology innovation Program of Hunan Province(Grant No.2021RC3074)+2 种基金Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province(AHL2022KF04)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFB14605500)Changsha Natural Science Foundation(kq2402089).
文摘Combined pulsed laser(CPL),introduced in 1975 for target damage,integrates different lasers to achieve high peak power and pulse energy.However,despite decades of research,CPL remains unused for long-range target damage due to the challenge of maintaining high peak power density over long distances.We note that a potential solution lies in leveraging the air filament generated by femtosecond laser,which can transmit peak power densities higher than 1014 W/cm^(2)under the power clamping effect.To address this,a concept of a femtosecond laser induced air filament-CW CPL for surface damage of ceramics was introduced.We found no surface changes in ceramic targets when irradiated with a CW laser alone.By way of contrast,the target can be penetrated in a very short time(20 ms)with the assistance of the femtosecond laser induced air filament.In this context,we employ high-speed shadow imaging,cross-timescale simulation models and macro-microscopic characterization,to elucidate the CPL damage mechanism.The optimal CPL,combining a 1 mJ femtosecond laser and a 500 W CW laser,yields a damage rate of 1.51×10^(7)μm^(3)/J,representing an improvement of approximately 175%compared to single femtosecond laser ablation and around 59%enhancement compared to coating-assisted CW laser ablation.Furthermore,the efficacy of the proposed femtosecond-CW CPL method is demonstrated in causing penetration damage of ceramic/metal composite material or direct damage of sapphire,showcasing its versatility in damaging applications.Consequently,the femtosecond-CW CPL ablation method presented in this paper holds great promise as a new type of damage method for transparent hard and brittle materials.
基金supported by the Guangdong High Level Innovation Research Institute(Grant No.2021B0909050006)the National Grand Instrument Project(Grant No.2019YFF01014402)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12205008)support from the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.12225501)。
文摘Experimental validation of laser intensity is particularly important for the study of fundamental physics at extremely high intensities.However,reliable diagnosis of the focal spot and peak intensity faces huge challenges.In this work,we demonstrate for the firs time that the coherent radiation farfiel patterns from laser–foil interactions can serve as an in situ,real-time,and easy-to-implement diagnostic for an ultraintense laser focus.The laser-driven electron sheets,curved by the spatially varying laser fiel and leaving the targets at nearly the speed of light,produce doughnut-shaped patterns depending on the shapes of the focal spot and the absolute laser intensities.Assisted by particle-in-cell simulations,we can achieve measurements of the intensity and the focal spot,and provide immediate feedback to optimize the focal spots for extremely high intensity.
文摘Laser processing technologies enable the precise fabrication of arbitrary structures and devices with broad applications in micro-optics,micro-mechanics,and biomedicine.However,its adoption is limited by the large size,complexity,high cost,and low flexibility of optical systems.Metasurfaces enable precise multidimensional control of light fields,aligning well with the development trend toward compact,high-performance optical systems.Here,we review several recent studies on the application of metasurfaces in laser processing technologies,including 3D nanolithography,direct laser writing,and laser cutting.Metasurfaces provide an integrated operational platform with exceptional performance,poised to disrupt conventional laser processing workflows.This combination presents significant cost efficiency and substantial development potential,with promising applications in areas such as imaging,optical storage,advanced sensing,and space on-orbit manufacturing.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant.BK20232042).
文摘Stimulated emission and lasing of GaN-based laser diodes(LDs)were reported at 1995[1]and 1996[2],right after the breakthrough of p-type doping[3−5],material quality[6]and the invention of high-brightness GaN-based LEDs[7,8].However,it took much longer time for GaN-based LDs to achieve high power,high wall plug efficiency,and long lifetime.Until 2019,Nichia reported blue LDs with these performances[9],which open wide applications with GaN-based blue LDs.
基金support from the NSRF via the Program Management Unit for Human Resources&Institutional Development,Research,and Innovation(No.B05F650022),as well as from Chiang Mai University.
文摘A super-radiant terahertz free-electron laser(THz-FEL)light source was developed for the first time in Thailand and Southeast Asia at the PBP-CMU Electron Linac Laboratory(PCELL)of Chiang Mai University.This radiation source requires relatively ultrashort electron bunches to produce intense coherent THz pulses.Three electron bunch compression processes are utilized in the PCELL accelerator system comprising pre-bunch compression in an alpha magnet,velocity bunching in a radio-frequency(RF)linear accelerator(linac),and magnetic bunch compression in a 180°acromat system.Electron bunch compression in the magnetic compressor system poses considerable challenges,which are addressed through the use of three quadrupole doublets.The strengths of the quadrupole fields significantly influence the rotation of the beam line longitudinal phase space distribution along the bunch compressor.Start-to-end beam dynamics simulations using the ASTRA code were performed to optimize the electron beam properties for generating super-radiant THz-FEL radiation.The operational parameters considered in the simulations comprise the alpha magnet gradient,linac RF phase,and quadrupole field strengths.The optimization results show that 10-16MeV femtosecond electron bunches with a low energy spread(~0.2%),small normalized emittance(~15πmm·mrad),and high peak current(165-247A)can be produced by the PCELL accelerator system at the optimal parameters.A THz-FEL with sub-microjoule pulse energies can thus be obtained at the optimized electron beam parameters.The physical and conceptual design of the THz-FEL beamline were completed based on the beam dynamics simulation results.The construction and installation of this beamline are currently underway and expected to be completed by mid-2024.The commissioning of the beamline will then commence.
基金funded by National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFB3612200,2023YFB3609601,2022YFB3604300,2022YFB2802801,2022YFB3604802)Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U24A20300,62174174,62274177,62275263,62325406,62374172,62304242,62304240,62404241)+4 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS(Grant Nos.2022323 and 2022324)Key R&D Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BE2023018-2)Basic Research Program of Jiangsu(Grant No.BK20240126)Suzhou Science and Technology Program(Grant Nos.SYC2022089,ZXL2024379,and ZXL2024376)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant Nos.2022A1515110482 and 2022A1515110004).
文摘Photonic crystal surface emitting lasers(PCSELs)utilize the Bragg diffraction of two-dimensional photonic crystals to achieve a single-mode output with a high power and a small divergence angle,and has recently attracted much attention^([1−3]).In 2023,Kyoto University reported GaAs-based 945 nm PCSELs with a continuous-wave(CW)single-mode output power of exceeding 50 W,and a narrow beam divergence angle of 0.05°,demonstrating a brightness of 1 GW·cm^(−2)·sr^(−1),which rivals those of the existing bulky lasers^([4]).
基金Project(52105498) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2021RC3074) supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China+2 种基金Project(2023YFB4605500) supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of ChinaProject(AHL2022KF04) supported by the Advanced Laser Technology Laboratory of Anhui Province,ChinaProject(kq2402089) supported by the Changsha Natural Science Foundation,China。
文摘High-energy continuous wave(CW)lasers are mostly used in laser damage applications,but efficient laser ablation of transparent materials is challenging due to low optical absorption.Considering the potential of femtosecond(fs)laser-induced air filament for high-peak laser transmission over long distances,femtosecond(fs)laser-induced air filaments are combined with a millisecond(ms)laser to form an fs-ms CPL,enhancing the efficiency of sapphire ablation through synchronized spatial-temporal focusing.Experimental results show that ablation efficiency increases with the ms peak power and duty ratio.Excessive thermal stress leads to fragmentation of the sapphire when the ms duty ratio is over 30%at the peak power of 800 W,or when the peak power is over 500 W at a duty ratio of 100%.Also,the mechanism of high-efficiency damage is revealed through in-situ high-speed imaging.According to it,the ablation process went through 4 stages within 1.5 ms:defect-creating,melting and ablation,spattering,and fragmentation.Finally,the equivalent ablation efficiency of the fs-ms CPL is as high as 1.73×10^(7)μm^(3)/J,about 28 times higher compared to the fs laser only.The CPL damage method explored in this paper can provide theoretical guidance for efficient laser damage of transparent materials.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB35010202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.62275268)。
文摘This study presents an achievement of laser cooling of alkaline-earth atoms in the Chinese Space Station’s strontium(Sr)atomic space optical clock.The system’s core components,physical unit,optical unit,and electrical unit,have a total volume of 306 L and a total mass of 163.8 kg.These compact and robust units can overcome mechanical vibrations and temperature fluctuations during space launch.The laser sources of the optical unit are composed of diode lasers,and the injection locking of slave lasers is automatically performed by a program.In the experiment,a blue magneto-optical trap of cold atoms was achieved,with the atom numbers estimated to be approximately(1.50±0.13)×10^(6) for 87Sr and(8.00±0.56)×10^(6) for 88Sr.This work establishes a foundation for atomic confinement and high-precision interrogation in space-based optical clocks and expands the frontiers of cold atom physics in microgravity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12374257)。
文摘Development of on-chip coherent light sources with desired single-mode operation and straightforward spectral tunability has attracted intense interest due to ever-increasing demand for photonic devices and optoelectronic integration,but still faces serious challenges.Herein,we propose a facile method to synthesize cesium lead halide(CsPbX3)microstructures with well-defined morphologies,sizes,and constituent element gradient.The scheme is conducted using a chemical vapor deposition(CVD),which is subsequently associated with annealing-assisted solid-solid anion exchange.For the plate-shaped structures,the controllability on the cross-sectional dimension enables to precisely modulate the lasing modes,thus achieving single-mode operation;while tuning the stoichiometric of the halogen anion components in the plate-shaped CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) alloy samples,the lasing wavelengths are straightforwardly varied to span the entire visible spectrum.By comparison,the experimental scheme on synthesizing alloyed CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) perovskites is conducted using an in-situ approach,thereby achieving precise modulation of bandgap-controlled microlasers by controlling the reaction time.Such laser properties like controllable microcavity modes and broad stoichiometry-dependent tunability of light-emitting/lasing colors,associated with the facile synthesizing method of monocrystalline CsPbI_(x)Br_(3−x) structures,make lead halide perovskites ideal materials for the development of wavelength-controlled microlasers toward practical photonic integration.
文摘This paper describes what is thought to be the first generation of a continuous wave deep ultraviolet laser at 275 nm by efficient frequency doubling of a blue-diode-pumped Pr:YLF laser at 550 nm.By employing a novel fast-axis collimated blue semiconductor laser as the pump source,combined with a folded cavity and innovation coating technology,and utilizing a Brewster-cut BBO crystal for intracavity frequency doubling,TEM00 mode deep UV laser radiation at 275 nm with an output power of 351 mW is obtained.This marks the first report of achieving 275 nm laser generation based on Pr:LiYF4 to date.
文摘Hemorrhoidal disease is a prevalent anorectal condition causing significant morbidity,affecting approximately 4%of the general population with incidence increasing with age and sedentary lifestyle.While conventional excisional hemorrhoidectomy techniques such as Milligan-Morgan and Ferguson remain standard for long-term efficacy,they are often associated with substantial postoperative pain and prolonged recovery.This narrative review evaluates the comparative clinical outcomes of laser hemorrhoidoplasty(LHP)versus conventional surgical interventions in the treatment of grade II and III symptomatic hemorrhoids.A comprehensive analysis of comparative studies,randomized controlled trials,and meta-analyses published between 2020 and 2025 was conducted,with primary outcomes including postoperative pain,recovery time,operative duration,complication rates,and recurrence.Key findings from studies by Maloku et al and Hassan et al.were analyzed to contextualize real-world LHP use.Across multiple high-quality studies,LHP was consistently associated with significantly lower postoperative pain scores,reduced analgesic requirements,and faster return to daily activities.Maloku et al demonstrated a shorter mean operative time(15.9 minutes)and reduced pain compared to open techniques(26.8 minutes;P<0.01).Hassan et al confirmed these benefits in a cohort of 40 patients treated under local anesthesia.Operative time was generally comparable or shorter,and vessel ligation was suggested as an adjunct to improve outcomes in select cases.Complication rates were low and similar between groups,with LHP demonstrating minimal risk for major complications such as anal stenosis or incontinence.However,recurrence rates were higher with LHP in some studies,particularly in grade III disease.LHP offers a minimally invasive,low-morbidity alternative to excisional hemorrhoidectomy for appropriately selected patients.Despite superior short-term recovery profiles,potential for higher recurrence underscores the importance of patient selection and long-term follow-up.The role of local anesthesia and adjunctive vessel ligation merits further prospective evaluation.
基金supported by the Henan Key Laboratory of Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Integration for Superhard Materials(Grant No.JDKJ2022-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52035009 and 51761135106)+1 种基金the 2020 Mobility Programme of the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion(Grant No.M-0396)the“111”project by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs and the Ministry of Education of China(Grant No.B07014).
文摘Gallium nitride(GaN),as a third-generation semiconductor,is highly attractive due to its exceptional physical and chemical properties.Laser direct writing offers an efficient method for the precise processing of hard and brittle materials.In this work,various types of surface microtexture were processed on GaN epilayers using a femtosecond laser with a wavelength of 1030 nm.The effects of the laser energy,singlepulse interval,number of pulses,and number of scan passes on groove machining were investigated with a view to achieving high-quality micromachining.The depth,width,surface morphology,and roughness of the grooves were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy,laser scanning confocal microscopy,and atomic force microscopy.Damage and stress were characterized at the microscale using Raman spectroscopy.High-quality precision machining of different types of periodic surface microtexture at 40 mW laser power was achieved by controlling the process parameters and laser trajectory.Finally,an initial exploration was conducted to examine vector-light-based microand nanostructure processing.The findings demonstrate the potential of femtosecond lasers for efficient micromachining of hard and brittle materials without the creation of heat-affected zones or microcracks.The high-quality textured structures achieved through this processing technique have broad and promising applications in optoelectronic devices and tribology.
基金the support by the Harbin Manufacturing Science and Technology Innovation Talent Project(No.2023CXRCGD035)the Open Research Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology in Huazhong University of Science and Technology,China(No.IMETKF2023012).
文摘While laser surface texturing(LST)is a promising manufacturing technique for surface functionalization,simultaneously realizing high precision and high efficiency in the LST of complex curved surface is challenging,due to continuously varied geometries of laser-matter incidence.In the present work,we propose a novel manufacturing system of 7-axis on-the-fly LST for complex curved surface,based on the integrated synchronization of 5-axis linkage motion platform with 2-axis galvanometer.Specifically,the algorithm for decomposing spatial texture trajectory on curved surface into low-frequency and high-frequency parts is established,based on which the kinematic model of synchronized 7-axis system is developed to derive the motion of each axis in both 5-axis linkage motion platform and 2-axis galvanometer simultaneously.Subsequently,the synchronized 7-axis LST system is experimentally realized,including the setup of mechanical stages integrated with optical path,the configuration of numerical control unit,and the development of processing software.Finally,case study of 7-axis on-the-fly LST of freeform aluminum surface is performed,and the advantages in terms of processing efficiency and texturing accuracy over 5-axis linkage LST are demonstrated.The correlation of reduced following errors between mechanical stages with the promoted performance of curved surface texturing by the 7-axis on-the-fly LST is further analyzed.Current work provides a feasible solution for establishing the manufacturing system for high performance LST of complex curved surface.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China,Grant No.2024YFF0504904.
文摘The packaging quality of coaxial laser diodes(CLDs)plays a pivotal role in determining their optical performance and long-term reliability.As the core packaging process,high-precision laser welding requires precise control of process parameters to suppress optical power loss.However,the complex nonlinear relationship between welding parameters and optical power loss renders traditional trial-and-error methods inefficient and imprecise.To address this challenge,a physics-informed(PI)and data-driven collaboration approach for welding parameter optimization is proposed.First,thermal-fluid-solid coupling finite element method(FEM)was employed to quantify the sensitivity of welding parameters to physical characteristics,including residual stress.This analysis facilitated the identification of critical factors contributing to optical power loss.Subsequently,a Gaussian process regression(GPR)model incorporating finite element simulation prior knowledge was constructed based on the selected features.By introducing physics-informed kernel(PIK)functions,stress distribution patterns were embedded into the prediction model,achieving high-precision optical power loss prediction.Finally,a Bayesian optimization(BO)algorithm with an adaptive sampling strategy was implemented for efficient parameter space exploration.Experimental results demonstrate that the proposedmethod effectively establishes explicit physical correlations between welding parameters and optical power loss.The optimized welding parameters reduced optical power loss by 34.1%,providing theoretical guidance and technical support for reliable CLD packaging.
文摘Introduction:Surgeons typically prefer 270μm and 272μm laser probes in retrograde intrarenal surgery(RIRS)due to the reduced deflection capacity of flexible ureterorenoscopes when using larger probe diameters.This study aims to investigate the effects of 272 and 365μm holmium laser probes on operative time,clinical efficacy,and complication rates in RIRS.Materials and Methods:A total of 285 patients with proximal ureteral or kidney stones who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study.Patients were divided into two groups based on laser probe thickness:272μm and 365μm.Stone-free rates,operative time,and complication rates were compared between the groups.Factors affecting stone-free rates were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:Patient and stone characteristics were similar between the two groups.No significant differences were found in stone-free or complication rates.However,operative time was significantly shorter in the 365μm probe group.In univariate analysis,risk factors for postoperative residual stones included multi-calyceal stones,lower pole stones,high Hounsfield unit(HU)values on noncontrast computed tomography,and larger stone size.In multivariate analysis,independent prognostic factors for residual stones were identified as multi-calycal stones,lower pole stones,and high HU values.Conclusion:Compared to 272μm laser probes,operative time was shorter in surgeries performed with 365μm laser probes.The 365μm holmium laser can be effectively and safely used in the treatment of proximal ureteral and renal stones,demonstrating high clinical efficacy and safety.
基金supported by the Class Ⅲ Peak Discipline of Shanghai,China-Materials Science and Engineering(High-Energy Beam Intelligent Processing and Green Manufacturing).
文摘Laser shock peening(LSP)was used to enhance the high-temperature oxidation resistance of laser melting deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy.The microstructure and high-temperature oxidation behavior of the as-deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy before and after LSP were investigated by scanning electron microscopy,X-ray diffraction,and electron backscatter diffraction.The results indicated that the rate of mass gain in the as-deposited sample after LSP exhibited a decrease when exposed to an oxidation temperature of 900℃,implying that LSP-treated samples exhibited superior oxidation resistance at high temperatures.A gradient structure with a fine-grain layer,a deformed-grain layer,and a coarse-grain layer was formed in the LSP-treated sample,which facilitated the diffusion of the Al atom during oxidation,leading to the formation of a dense Al_(2)O_(3)layer on the surface.The mechanism of improvement in the oxidation resistance of the as-deposited Ti45Al8Nb alloy via LSP was discussed.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project,China(No.J2019-VII-0013-0153)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program,China(Nos.2021ZDZX0001 and 2021ZDZX0002)。
文摘To enhance the adhesion of ceramic coatings in turbine blade Thermal Barrier Coatings(TBCs)systems,Laser Surface Texturing(LST)was employed to create microstructures on the metal bond coat.The bonding conditions and failure mechanisms of the ceramic coatings within these microstructures were thoroughly investigated.Femtosecond laser technology was used to fabricate three types of high-quality microstructure grooves:linear,sine wave,and grid patterns.These grooves exhibit uniform morphology,well-defined edges,and smooth inner walls.After ceramic coating deposition,columnar crystal structures grew perpendicularly along the groove walls,completely filling the microstructures and forming an arched support structure that significantly enhances mechanical interlocking and adhesion.Among the different microstructures,grid patterns demonstrated the best adhesion performance.In scratch tests,grid-patterned microstructures exhibited only localized small block spalling under high load conditions,avoiding large-scale delamination.This superior performance is attributed to the ability of grid pattern to effectively distribute stress in multiple directions and prevent crack propagation.By reducing stress concentration and enhancing mechanical interlocking points,grid-patterned microstructures also showed excellent resistance to spallation during thermal cycling,markedly improving the thermal resistance and adhesion of coating.
基金Funded by the International Science&Technology Cooperation Program of Hubei Province of China(No.2022EHB024)the National Key Research and Development Plan(Nos.2018YFE0103600 and 2021YFB3703100)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51872212,51972244,52002075,and 52102066)the 111 Project(No.B13035)。
文摘Laser etching and laser chemical vapor deposition(LCVD)techniques were proposed for the rapid preparation of high-purity,strongly bonded SiC porous micro-nano-coatings on quartz substrates.The laser serves as an external driving force for the vertical growth of SiC whiskers,facilitating the formation of a porous nanostructure that resembles coral models found in the macroscopic biological world.The porous nanostructures are beneficial for reducing thermal expansion mismatch and relieving residual stress.It is capable of eliminating the cracks on the surface of SiC coatings as well as enhancing the bonding of SiC coatings with quartz substrates to avoid coating detachment.
文摘Microbial infection is a principal etiological factor in pulp and periapical diseases,necessitating effective root canal therapy(RCT)for thorough decontamination of the root canal system.However,conventional mechanical and chemical preparation methods remain inadequate,often leaving significant portions of the canal uncleaned and contributing to persistent infection.The advent of erbium laser-assisted chemical preparation has demonstrated significant potential in enhancing root canal disinfection through advanced fluid dynamics mechanisms,particularly cavitation and photoacoustic streaming.This review explores the fundamental principles governing fluid dynamics in erbium laser-assisted irrigation,with a focus on primary and secondary cavitation effects.The interaction between erbium laser energy and water generates vapor bubbles that induce dynamic fluid movement,enhancing the penetration and distribution of irrigants deep within the root canal system.Key factors influencing fluid dynamics intensity,including laser parameters,working tip design,and water medium confinement,are critically analyzed.Furthermore,recent advancements such as Photon-Initiated Photoacoustic Streaming(PIPS),Photoacoustic Synchronized Transients(PHAST),and Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming(SWEEPS)are reviewed in the context of their ability to improve fluid motion and irrigation efficacy.While these laser-assisted techniques offer promising improvements over traditional methods,challenges remain in optimizing energy parameters and mitigating the constraints imposed by confined root canal environments.Future research should focus on refining fluid dynamics models and conducting clinical studies to validate the efficacy of these innovations.This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current developments in fluid dynamics research related to erbium laser-assisted chemical preparation,offering insights into its potential as an advanced modality for root canal disinfection.
