Removal of surface layers with high power diode lasers

At Fraunhofer IWS Dresden, a pulsed diode laser is in use, which is distinguished by high power output, small dimensions and portability of its components. The integrated focusing lens provides power densities up to 105 W cm-2. Due to its pulse lengths in the range of some µs this high power diode laser opens a new field of applications to surface cleaning in industry.