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Laser Fundamentals

The series begins with the first step of laser–matter interaction and progressively connects optical parameters, electronic structure, plasma behavior, energy relaxation, beam generation, process parameters, and beam delivery with macroscopic processing results.

2025

Laser Fundamentals

Laser Processing Parameters: Beyond Power and Wavelength

A structured guide to how beam mode, M², depth of focus, pulse duration, repetition rate, and polarization jointly determine laser-processing quality.

Laser Processing Beam Mode M² Factor Pulse Duration Repetition Rate
10 mins
Laser Fundamentals

Laser–Matter Interaction: Energy Absorption

Starting from laser properties and electronic structure, this article explains free-electron absorption, interband transitions, multiphoton …

Laser–Matter Interaction Energy Absorption Drude Model Multiphoton Absorption Avalanche Ionization
4 mins