Ultrafast Laser Micro-/Nano-Processing: Igniting Innovation at the Tiniest Scales
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 164
Special Issue Editor
Interests: optical design; ultrafast laser; micro-/nano-processing; metamaterials; precision displacement sensing
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of ultrafast laser micro-/nano-processing has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, being the focal point of this Special Issue, titled " Ultrafast Laser Micro-/Nano-processing: Igniting Innovation at the Tiniest Scales". Ultrafast lasers, with their ultrashort pulse durations, enable unprecedented precision and control in material processing at the micro- and nano-scales. This has led to a plethora of novel applications across diverse industries, such as electronics, biomedicine, and optics.
The objective of this Special Issue is to present a comprehensive collection of the latest research findings and technological advancements in ultrafast laser micro-/nano-processing. It aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their insights, innovative techniques, and experimental results. By doing so, we hope to foster further progress in this exciting field, stimulate interdisciplinary collaborations, and inspire new ideas for future applications. We encourage submissions that cover a wide range of topics, including the fundamental principles of ultrafast laser–material interactions, advanced fabrication methods, characterization techniques of micro-/nano-structures created by ultrafast lasers, and the exploration of emerging applications in different sectors.
Dr. Zhi Luo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- micro-/nano-processing
- ultrafast lasers
- micro-/nano-scale material processing
- laser–material interactions
- precision fabrication
- novel applications
- characterization of micro-/nano-structures
- metamaterials
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