Open AccessLaser-Induced Forward Transfer-printing of focused ion beam pre-machined crystalline magneto-optic yttrium iron garnet micro-discs
Author(s) -
C.L. Sones,
Matthias Feinaeugle,
Alberto Sposito,
Behrad Gholipour,
R.W. Eason
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.20.015171
Subject(s) - materials science , optics , yttrium iron garnet , laser , yttrium , femtosecond , focused ion beam , ion beam , optoelectronics , laser beams , beam (structure) , ion , oxide , metallurgy , physics , quantum mechanics
We present femtosecond laser-induced forward transfer of focused ion beam pre-machined discs of crystalline magneto-optic yttrium iron garnet (YIG) films. Debris-free circular micro-discs with smooth edges and surface uniformity have been successfully printed. The crystalline nature of the printed micro-discs has not been altered by the LIFT printing process, as was confirmed via micro-Raman measurements.