Laser ablation Laser ablation is a process in which a high-energy laser beam is used to remove material from a solid surface by vaporization or melting. In laser ablation, the intense heat generated by the laser beam causes the target material to undergo a phase change directly from solid to vapor, bypassing the liquid phase.
This process is commonly used in various applications such as material processing, surface cleaning, microfabrication, and medical procedures. Laser ablation offers advantages such as precision, minimal heat-affected zones, and the ability to remove material from delicate or heat-sensitive surfaces without causing damage. It is widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedicine for applications such as drilling small holes, patterning microstructures, removing coatings, and ablation-based therapies. |