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Laser Institute of America

Laser Institute of America (LIA), founded in 1968, is the professional society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. LIA cultivates innovation, ingenuity and inspiration to promote the continued growth and safe use of laser applications.

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| March 07 2025

Investigation of removal mechanisms and conditions of GaN under ultrafast laser irradiation and their effects on surface micro/nano structures

Siyi Ji, Chunjin Wang et al.

GaN is characterized by high electron velocity, high electric field, and excellent thermal conductivity, making it highly relevant across various fields. In this study, an ultrafast laser with a ...

Research Article

| March 07 2025

Enhancing mechanical properties of FDM 3D-printed parts with ultrafast laser postprocessing

Darshan Yadav, Ilya Mingareev

This study investigates the use of ultrafast lasers for postprocessing fused deposition modeling 3D-printed parts, focusing on improving surface roughness and analyzing its corresponding effects on ...

Research Article

| March 03 2025

Laser cleaning of white composite automotive paint layers using online monitoring methods

Xuechen Liu, Yang Bai et al.

To effectively remove composite automotive paint layers using laser cleaning while avoiding substrate damage, selecting optimal laser parameters through online monitoring is essential. A 1064 nm ...

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