Micromachining and Material Processing with Amplified Picosecond Lasers

Short pulsed lasers are presently an important tool for manufacturing a variety of devices from smart phones to photovoltaics. When wielded correctly, these lasers can remove material with far greater precision than mechanical tools or more conventional laser processing using CW or pulsed Qswitched lasers. New developments in the design of picosecond laser amplifiers have resulted in improved durability, maintainability, and lower costs.