Fundamentals of Laser Micromachining

This work explains how laser technology is applied to precision micromachining. It provides the foundation to achieve cost-effectiveness, the best edge quality, and the highest resolution in small-scale industrial laser machining. The author compares various laser sources, addresses topics crucial to obtaining good processing results, and covers real-world applications in the medical, microelectronics, aerospace, and other fields. He also examines the processing of many common materials, such as metals, silicon, ceramics, and glasses. Problems and answers for each chapter are available at www.crcpress.com.