Multiple-beam laser processing may be performed on a workpiece using at least first and
second laser beams with different characteristics (eg, wavelengths and/or pulse durations).
In some applications, an assist laser beam is directed at a target location on or within the
workpiece to modify a property of the non-absorptive material. A process laser beam is
directed at the target location and is coupled into absorption centers formed in the non-
absorptive material to complete processing of the non-absorptive material. Multiple-beam …