Laser ablation in the ns-regime is a process in which a high-powered laser is used to remove material from a solid surface. This is typically done in the nanosecond (ns) time scale, meaning the laser pulse is only a few nanoseconds long.
When a high-powered laser is directed at a solid surface, the intense energy causes the material to rapidly heat up and vaporize. This creates a plasma plume, which expands and carries away the ablated material.
Laser ablation in the ns-regime can be used on a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and biological materials. The material must be able to withstand the high temperatures and pressures created by the laser pulse.
Laser ablation in the ns-regime has many practical applications, such as in microfabrication, surface cleaning, and material analysis. It is also commonly used in the fields of medicine, chemistry, and geology for various research and diagnostic purposes.
Compared to other methods of material removal, laser ablation in the ns-regime offers several advantages. It is precise, non-contact, and can be used on a wide variety of materials. It also allows for high throughput and can be easily automated for large-scale production.