A fracture mechanics model for the repair of microcantilevers by laser induced stress waves

Zayd C. Leseman*, Sai Koppaka, Thomas J. Mackin

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Abstract

A fracture mechanics model was developed, and experimentally verified, to model stress wave repair of stiction-failed microcantilevers. This model allows us to predict accurately the number of laser pulses, at a specific fluence and wavelength, required to fully repair stiction-failed microcantilevers. The proposed fracture mechanics model includes the strain energy stored in a stiction-failed microcantilever and the strain energy supplied by laser induced stress-waves propagating in the material. The 'unstuck' portion of the microcantilever is modeled as a crack so that crack growth reduces the stiction-failed length of the microcantilever. A full range of experiments have been performed to validate the model. Experiments using laser fluences ranging from 0.5 kJ/m2 - 45 kJ/m2 at two different wavelengths have been performed. The experiments are in good agreement with the model predictions. Additionally we have identified practical ranges for irradiation, including a lower bound fluence below which repair is impractical, and an upper bound above which damage to the substrate and microcantilevers occurs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems Division, (Publications) MEMS
Pages353-358
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 ASME International Mecahnical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 5 Nov 200511 Nov 2005

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems Division, (Publications) MEMS
Volume7 MEMS
ISSN (Print)1096-665X

Conference

Conference2005 ASME International Mecahnical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2005
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period5/11/0511/11/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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