Ablation

Shown in the videos are simulations laser ablation of inks with three phases to model the solvent(blue), the nano-particles(gold) and the ligands(white) used to prevent premature clumping during production. The videos show the results of simulations using two heat source shapes, a line and cross. It is shown that from random isotropically placed nano-particles the desired linear shape can be made and cross shapes can be produced when correct amounts of heating are applied. As additional heating is applied, the cross continues to flow into a uniform clump.