A correct optical setup with a focal lens, such as is used in a GC-300, GC-500x or GC-1000 laser system, can ensure the substrates are not damaged during pulsed laser ablation and that the requirements of standards such as AMPP SP21511 are easily met. The following is an overview of how pulsed laser cleaning works and features formulas and mathematical proof that the process can be controlled to give consistent results while not damaging metals and other materials.
