Physical mechanisms of laser photoinscription

Ultrafast laser photoinscription for 3D optical systems

Figure 2 - Schematic representation of ultrashort-pulse laser ionization processes

Figure 3 - Overview of excitation and relaxation processes in a dielectric material in relation to time, with the main photo-excitation and relaxation channels.

Figure 4 - Examples of linear and non-linear propagation effects

Figure 5 - Examples of relaxation processes with corresponding time scales

Figure 6 - Examples of relaxation processes

Figure 7 - Structural organization of silica following ultrafast laser irradiation

Figure 8 - Laser volume modification in silicate glasses

Figure 9 - Schematic description of thermal accumulation and incubation regimes

Figure 10 - Scanning strategies

Figure 11 - Advanced laser irradiation strategies based on spatial and temporal beam shaping

Figure 12 - Laser inscription of buried waveguides

Figure 13 - Examples of optical functions

Figure 14 - Conceptual scheme for writing optical memory

Figure 15 - Optical guides for telecommunications

Figure 16 - Conceptual diagram of the optofluidics theme

Figure 17 - Examples of astrophotonic systems