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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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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

| March 18 2025

Recovery of gold and tantalum from electronic waste using underwater laser-assisted processing in external electric fields

Sanchia Mae Kharphanbuh, Arpita Nath

The widespread use of advanced electronic devices and the rapid depreciation of these items have led to a significant increase in the production and handling of electronic waste, posing a more ...

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| March 18 2025

Layer detection in ultrashort pulsed multilayer laser ablation by analyzing ultrasonic process emission

Christian Lutz, Cemal Esen et al.

We report on the capability of an ultrasonic sensor, consisting of a membrane-free optical microphone, to distinguish material transitions in ultrashort pulsed laser ablation of multilayer material ...

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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 ...

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| 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 ...

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| 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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