Recent Advances in Laser Processing of Materials

Front cover

Title page

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Table of contents

Introduction to the Laser Processing of Materials

Laser-Assisted Formation of Nanomaterials

Organic and Biomaterial Modifications by Laser

Laser Processing for Micro- and Nanostructuration of Solids

Laser Crystallization, Laser Doping and Laser Cleaning

Laser Ablation-Based Synthesis of Nanomaterials

Abstract

Introduction

General Aspects of Laser Ablation and Nanocluster Formation

Synthesis of Nanomaterials in Gaseous Environment

Synthesis of Nanomaterials in Liquid Environment: Production of Colloidal Nanoparticles

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposites Produced by Pulsed Laser Deposition: A Route for New Functional Materials

Abstract

Introduction

Production of Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposites

Properties and Applications of Metal-Dielectric Nanocomposites

Summary and Future Trends

Acknowledgment

References

Carbon-Based Materials by Pulsed Laser Deposition: From Thin Films to Nanostructures

Abstract

Introduction

The Peculiarities of Pulsed Laser Deposition

Pulsed Laser Deposition of Pure Carbon Forms

Pulsed Laser Deposition of Carbon Compounds - A Case Study of Carbon Nitride

Acknowledgments

References

Fabrication of Micro- optics in Polymers and in UV Transparent Materials

Abstract

Introduction

Laser Ablation of Polymers

Methods for the Fabrication of Micro-optical Elements in Polymers

Microstructuring of UV Transparent Materials

Conclusions

References

Ultraviolet Laser Ablation of Polymers and the Role of Liquid Formation and Expulsion

Abstract

Introduction

Polymers and Lasers: The Situation in 2005

From Ablation Curve to Ablation Recoil Pressure

Experimental

Microdrilling

Submicron Resolution

Viscous Microflow on Polymers Induced by Ablation

Phase Explosion and Formation of Nanofibers on PMMA

Comparison with Ablation of Metals (Titanium)

Conclusions and Perspectives

Acknowledgments

References

Nanoscale Laser Processing and Micromachining of Biomaterials and Biological Components

Abstract

Introduction

Nanoscale Laser Processing and Micromachining of Biomaterials and Biological Components

Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References

Direct Transfer and Microprinting of Functional Materials by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer

Abstract

Introduction to the Laser-Induced Transfer Methods

Laser Microprinting for Electronics and Optoelectronics

Laser Printing of Biomaterials

Physics of the LIFT Method - Time-Resolved Imaging Diagnostics

Summary and Future Aspects

Acknowledgments

References

Recent Progress in Direct Write 2D and 3D Photofabrication Techniques with Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Abstract

Laser Photofabrication Technique/Introduction

High-Resolution 2D Photofabrication Technique with Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Nanotexturing of Metals by Laser-Induced Melt Dynamics

Deep Drilling and Cutting with Ultrashort Laser Pulses

3D Photofabrication and Microstructuring

Application Examples

Summary and Outlook

Acknowledgments

References

Self-Organized Surface Nanostructuring by Femtosecond Laser Processing

Abstract

Introduction

Classical Picture of Laser Induced Periodic Surface Structure (LIPSS) Formation

Typical Laser Induced Surface Nanostructures

Dynamics of Femtosecond Laser Ablation from Dielectrics and Semiconductors: Generation of Surface Instabilities

Self-Organized Pattern Formation from Instabilities: Femtosecond Laser Ablation and Ion Beam Erosion

Summary and Outlook

References

Three-Dimensional Micromachining with Femtosecond Laser Pulses

Abstract

Introduction

Femtosecond Laser-Induced Refractive-Index Change

Refractive-Index Change by Filamentation

Void

Two-Beam Interference

Microchannel

Summary

Acknowledgments

References

Laser Crystallization of Silicon Thin Films for Flat Panel Display Applications

Abstract

Introduction

The Evolution in Poly-Si Crystallization Technology

Si Transformation by Laser Crystallization (LC)

Characteristics of Advanced Poly-Si TFTs

Remaining Challenges in Si Crystallization

References

Long Pulse Excimer Laser Doping of Silicon and Silicon Carbide for High Precision Junction Fabrication

Abstract

Introduction

Laser Doping of Silicon

Laser Doping of Silicon Carbide

General Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Laser Cleaning: State of the Art

Abstract

Introduction to Laser Cleaning

Mechanisms and Performances

Laser Cleaning Applications

Integration of Laser Cleaning in a Transformation Process

Summary and Outlook

References

Index