Geometrical microstructure

Furthermore, geometrical microstructuring techniques can also be classified according to the dimension of structures created. 1, 2, 2.5 and 3D structuring technologies are known (Fig. 4.4). 

Fig. 4.4. Classification of geometrical microstructuring technologies according to the number of dimensions of the structures created...

The geometrical microstructuring using CO2 and Nd YAG lasers is a thermal process, in particular if holes are drilled into borosilicate and quartz glass using CO2 lasers [55],... 

Part II explores and explains the principles of geometrical microstructuring of glasses, joining processes and applications. 

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