Fundamentals of Laser Processing -- Basics of Lasers -- Laser Materials Interactions -- Laser Machining -- Manufacturing Processes: An Overview -- Laser Drilling -- Laser Cutting -- Three-Dimensional Laser Machining -- Laser Micromachining -- Laser Fabrication -- Laser Forming -- Laser-Based Rapid Prototyping Processes -- Laser Welding -- Special Topics in Laser Processing -- Laser Interference Processing -- Laser Shock Processing -- Laser Dressing of Grinding Wheels -- Lasers Processing in Medicine and Surgery.

Laser machining is an emerging area with a wide variety of applications, ranging from bulk machining in metal forming to micromachining and microstructuring in electronics and biomedical applications. The unique properties of lasers allow for use in flexible manufacturing techniques such as laser-assisted mechanical machining (LAM) and laser-assisted chemical machining (LCM). Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles and emerging applications of lasers related to material removal and forming processes, and also provides a link between advanced materials and advanced processing and manufacturing techniques. Laser Fabrication and Machining of Materials introduces readers to the fundamental properties and physical phenomena of laser machining and its applications on the macro, micro, and nano scales. Examples of existing, emerging, and potential techniques are discussed, giving students and practicing engineers alike the opportunity to expand their use of lasers in such disciplines as mechanical processes, electronics, materials, and manufacturing.