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Method of etching transparent solid material with laser beam

US6362453B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1999
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of etching a surface of a transparent solid material with a laser beam, wherein the surface is irradiated with the laser beam having a fluence of 0.01-100 J/cm2/pulse while maintaining a fluid capable of absorbing the laser beam in contact with an opposite surface of the solid material.

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