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Volume 37,

Issue 1,

February 2025

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Journal of Laser Applications covers a broad range of laser related research from fundamental and applied research & development to industrial applications. The journal presents the latest breakthroughs in laser applications related to photonic production, sensing and measurement, as well as laser safety. The recently digitized LIA Conference Proceedings includes over 5,900 articles from the ICALEO®, PICALO, and ILSC® conferences that are run by The Laser Institute (LIA).

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Prof. Yongfeng Lu

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Research Article

| May 12 2025

Second harmonic efficiency in elliptical polarized Bessel–Gaussian laser beam-cold magnetized quantum collisional plasma interaction

Sara Sohrabi, Saeid Jelvani et al.

This study examines the effects of polarization states, including elliptical, circular (left- and right-handed), and linear, on the second harmonic efficiency (SHE) and Bessel–Gaussian laser ...

Research Article

| May 12 2025

Research on the welding process and microstructure of high-strength low-alloy steel for wheel hub based on autogenous laser welding and laser wire filler welding

Shiqi Sun, Henan Gao et al.

In response to the defects of poor welding forming and difficult performance control of high-strength low-alloy steel, a study was conducted on the weld formation and microstructure distribution of ...

Research Article

| May 08 2025

Online detection and analysis of airborne particulate matter in the local air environment of classrooms

Mingjie Huang, Asiri Iroshan et al.

Chalk is a widely used tool in classrooms. However, the dust produced by conventional chalk presents significant health risks. This study examines the variations in particulate matter concentration ...

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Review Article

| March 03 2025

Research status and applications of different nanomaterials system based on ultrafast laser nanojoining technology

Wei Chen, Yi Ma et al.

With the development of aviation, electronics, and energy technologies, nanomaterials play an increasingly important role in the manufacturing of micro-/nanodevices, and achieving high-quality ...

Research Article

| February 25 2025

Antibacterial effectiveness of laser surface textured metal on meat-borne bacteria

Aswathi Soni, Amanda Gardner et al.

This study evaluated the potential of using laser-textured metal surfaces (etched coupons) designed and manufactured using an ultrafast laser to prevent bacterial attachment. The etched and unetched ...

Research Article

| January 21 2025

Laser-assisted dry printing eco-friendly paper-based humidity and temperature sensors

Suman Jaiswal, Adib Taba et al.

Monitoring humidity and temperature is critical for many applications, including enhancing food production in greenhouses and open farms. This demands for environmentally friendly, cost-effective, ...

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Review Article

| March 19 2025

Characterizing thermal energy materials using transient grating spectroscopy: A comprehensive review of principles, techniques, and applications

Xinran Zhang, Jinghang Dai et al.

Understanding the relationship between the structure and properties of materials is fundamental in materials science. Transient grating spectroscopy (TGS) is an advanced ultrafast laser-based ...

Research Article

| February 04 2025

Vision transformer based cut interruption detection and prediction of laser fusion cutting from monitored melt pool images

Max Schleier, Cemal Esen et al.

Incomplete cuts during laser fusion cutting result in a closed kerf, preventing the workpiece from detaching from the sheet and resulting in rework or rejection. We demonstrate the approach of a ...

Review Article

| October 14 2024

Review of high-precision femtosecond laser materials processing for fabricating microstructures: Effects of laser parameters on processing quality, ablation efficiency, and microhole shape

Sungkwon Shin

Femtosecond lasers are promising tools for achieving high-precision processing of thin materials without causing any thermal surface damage and bulk distortion. However, thermal damage can occur even ...

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