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Structure formation in UV-laser-ablated polyimide foils

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The formation of nap-type and wall-type structures on laser-irradiated polyimide (PI) films is reported for the first time. These investigations demonstrate that such structures can develop on non-melting polymer surfaces.

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  1. Angewandte Physik, Johannes-Kepler-Universität Linz, A-4040, Linz, Austria

    E. Arenholz, M. Wagner, J. Heitz & D. Bäuerle

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Arenholz, E., Wagner, M., Heitz, J. et al. Structure formation in UV-laser-ablated polyimide foils. Appl. Phys. A 55, 119–120 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00324612

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