Illustration of the working principle of dynamic z-scanning for auto-focusing. Dynamic beam shaping is achieved by a single TAG lens operating at 140-380kHz in a dual beam path setup (probing beam in ...

Laser processing of fused silica has emerged as a pivotal technology in modern optics manufacturing and precision engineering. The inherent properties of fused silica – including high durability, low ...

Femtosecond laser based micro/nano processing involves studies of numerous aspects: fundamentals and unique phenomena of fs-laser pluses and matter interactions, pulse-shaping and high throughput ...

Scientists at the University of Rochester, NY, USA, have used lasers to transform metals into extremely water repellent (“super-hydrophobic”) materials without the need for temporary coatings.

A high performance voice-coil driven nanopositioning slide for high speed precision laser processing and surface metrology applications in industrial automation. Applications of fast focus motor ...

Laser-based metal processing enables the automated and precise production of complex components, whether for the automotive industry or for medicine. However, conventional methods require time- and ...

The devices and tools used in medicine are becoming smaller. They have greater functionality and are expected to last longer than earlier devices. Design, manufacturing, and packaging the devices and ...