Lectures in course MICRO-520: Laser microprocessing

Projection Imaging and Physics of Materials

Explores mask projection systems, laser micro-processing, submicron structures, Gaussian beams, waveguiding principles, and light-materials interaction.

Gaussian Beams: Properties and Applications

Explores Gaussian beams, beam quality, optical fibers, laser diode stacks, and mask projection systems.

Laser Micro-Processing: Beam Quality & Delivery

Explores laser micro-processing, covering beam size, quality, focusing, and interference methods.

Laser as Light Source

Explores laser principles, types, and hazards, focusing on eye and skin safety measures.

Laser Microprocessing: Safety & Types

Covers laser types for microprocessing and essential safety measures.

Laser Bending + Cond Welding: Marangoni Effect

Explores laser bending, welding applications, and the Marangoni effect.

Light Materials Interaction

Explores the interaction between light and materials, covering properties of light and absorption mechanisms.

Laser microprocessing: beam steering and beam quality

Explores laser microprocessing, focusing on beam quality, Gaussian beams, Rayleigh range, and optical fibers in high-power laser systems.

Laser Materials Micro Processing: Fundamentals and Applications

Explores laser materials micro processing fundamentals, interactions, and applications in various fields.

Infrared Spectroscopy: Vibrations and Selection Rules

Explores infrared spectroscopy, vibrational transitions, selection rules, and molecule energy levels in relation to light interaction.

Laser Ablation and Bending

Explores laser ablation, bending, and welding techniques, including the principles of laser ablation and the application of different types of lasers in materials processing.

Light-Materials Interaction: Optical Properties and Ablation

Explores light-material interaction, absorption mechanisms, and laser ablation processes.

Laser Basics: Principles and Components

Covers the fundamental principles of lasers and key components for laser operation.

Laser Types and Properties

Explores laser principles, properties, types, and dangers of high brightness beams, as well as resonator configurations and pumping methods.

Light-Materials Interaction: Optical Properties and Applications

Explores light-material interaction, absorption mechanisms, transmission spectra, and laser processing applications.

Micro-laser materials processing: Light-Materials Interaction

Explores light-materials interaction in micro-laser processing, covering fluorescein, tissue ablation, scattering, and multiphoton absorption.

Laser Materials Processing: Drilling and Cutting

Explores laser welding, soldering, deep welding, joint geometries, drilling, and cutting techniques.

Heat Flow: Light-Materials Interaction

Explores light-materials interaction, heat flow mechanisms, and radiation cooling.

Laser Medium and Resonator

Covers laser mediums and resonators, providing feedback for stimulated emission.

Laser Ablation and Excimer Lasers

Explores laser ablation applications, excimer lasers, and their diverse uses in microelectronic production and rapid prototyping.