Eric Mottay, representing h-nu, delivered an invited talk at Photonics West 2025 on “New Frontiers in Ultrafast Laser Processing.” This presentation addressed the current status and future potential of femtosecond laser applications.
Highlights from the conference included:
- Significant strides in fusion and quantum technologies, confirming their move from buzzwords to serious engineering topics.
- Noteworthy developments in AI-driven photonics, enhancing processing power and efficiency.
- Various sessions revealing new uses for lasers in fields like semiconductor processing and medical imaging.
Additionally, h-nu showcased its collaborative research on “Machine Learning Assisted Optimization of Surface Roughness on Silicon” and presented findings from a “Comparison of Machine Learning and Two-Temperature Models for Prediction of Ultrafast Laser Ablation”. These presentations highlighted h-nu’s role in pioneering advanced methodologies in laser technology, offering deeper insights into practical and theoretical aspects of laser applications.
Eric’s insights at the EPIC summit also emphasized the role of emerging technologies in driving the photonics industry forward.
Read the summary of the “New Frontiers in Ultrafast Laser Processing” invited presentation.
Read Eric’s editorial in EPIC News