Laser Processing and Modification of Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Laser processing and laser modification of materials are technologies that use laser beams to alter the physical, chemical, or mechanical properties of materials for various applications based on the interaction between laser beam and material. These interactions depend on several factors, such as material properties, laser parameters (wavelength, power, pulse duration, etc.), and processing environment (atmosphere, pressure, etc.). Laser processes can be categorised by the scale of their effect on the material. The large-scale effects, such as cutting, welding, cladding, alloying, and drilling, are mainly used for fabrication, joining, repair, and surface modification of materials. The small-scale effects, such as micro texturing, scribing, micro drilling, and nanostructuring, are mostly used for functionalization, patterning, and manipulation of materials at the micro or nano level. This Special Issue aims to disseminate new concepts, experimental methods or results, and applications of laser material processing technologies, as well as theoretical models that enhance the understanding of laser-matter interactions. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. The research areas covered by this Special Issue may include but are not limited to the following:

• Laser-based material processing;
• Laser-based material modification;
• Hybrid material processing involving laser;
• 3D printing and additive manufacturing involving laser;
• Applications of laser material processing in manufacturing;
• Applications of laser material processing in communication;
• Applications of laser material processing in biomedical sciences;
• Modelling of laser-based material processing and modification;
• Modelling of laser–material interaction.

We look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Liyang Yue
Prof. Dr. Wei Guo
Guest Editors

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