Optical and Laser Material Processing

Dear Colleagues,

Products and services based on nanotechnology are becoming increasingly important to our economy, and so is the optical and laser processing and manufacturing technology that produces them. Two- and three-dimensional nanofabrication can be addressed using both top-down and bottom-up approaches. Bottom-up approaches have enabled large-scale additive and selective laser manufacturing. Top-down methods (including EUV lithography) have resulted in computer chip manufacturing. Combining top-down and bottom-up approaches can facilitate the integration of different dimensions and scales in optical and laser material processing, including the direct laser writing of 2D-layered materials in pattern. Thus, this Special Issue seeks to showcase research papers and reviews on new developments in optical and laser material processing for micro- and nano-scale manufacturing.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Prof. Dr. Yuankun Lin
Dr. Yuzhe Xiao
Guest Editors

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