The synthesis of nanomaterials, with characteristic dimensions of 1 to 100 nm, is a key
component of nanotechnology. Vapor-phase synthesis of nanomaterials has numerous …

Laser-based fabrication of metal-halide perovskite mini-modules has recently been
demonstrated using nanosecond (ns) laser pulses. However, it still suffers from high …

The vast field of laser-enabled material synthesis, manufacturing, and processing to a large
degree relies on the ability to induce and control a range of thermal processes triggered by …

The removal of thin films widely used in photovoltaics (amorphous silicon, tin oxide, zinc
oxide, aluminum, and molybdenum) is studied experimentally using multi-kHz Q-switched …

For decades now, silicon has been the workhorse of the microelectronics revolution and a
key enabler of the information age. Owing to its excellent optical properties in the near-and …

A model is presented for the ablation of metals by nanosecond laser pulses, based on one-
dimensional heat flow with temperature dependent material properties. A numerical optical …

The nanosecond-laser-induced damage thresholds of gold, silver and gold-silver alloys of
various compositions in air and water have been measured for single-shot irradiation …

Laser ablation of metals using nanosecond pulses occurs mainly due to vaporization.
However, at high fluences, when the target is heated close to its critical temperature, phase …

The evolution of the morphology and composition of the single-crystal silicon surface
irradiated by infrared and visible nanosecond laser pulses is investigated as a function of …

Surface microgrooves can effectively reduce the drag and have unparalleled advantages in
energy saving and environmental protection. In the fabrication of microgrooves, the laser …