Laser-assisted manufacturing of thermal energy devices

Tao Zhang; Mahder Tewolde; Ki-Hoon Kim; Dong-Min Seo; Jon P. Longtin; David J. Hwang

doi:10.1117/12.2213621

14 March 2016 Laser-assisted manufacturing of thermal energy devices

Tao Zhang, Mahder Tewolde, Ki-Hoon Kim, Dong-Min Seo, Jon P. Longtin, David J. Hwang

Proceedings Volume 9735, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXI; 973517 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213621
Event: SPIE LASE, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

In this study, we will present recent progress in the laser-assisted manufacturing of thermal energy devices that require suppressed thermal transport characteristics yet maintaining other functionalities such as electronic transport or mechanical strength. Examples of such devices to be demonstrated include thermoelectric generator or insulating materials. To this end, it will be shown that an additive manufacturing approaches can be facilitated and improved by unique processing capabilities of lasers in composite level. In order to tailor thermal characteristics in thermal devices, we will mainly investigate the potential of laser heating, curing, selective removal and sintering processes of material systems in the composite level.

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Tao Zhang, Mahder Tewolde, Ki-Hoon Kim, Dong-Min Seo, Jon P. Longtin, and David J. Hwang "Laser-assisted manufacturing of thermal energy devices", Proc. SPIE 9735, Laser Applications in Microelectronic and Optoelectronic Manufacturing (LAMOM) XXI, 973517 (14 March 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213621

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