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Ken Watkins

Prof Ken Watkins

Professor of Laser Engineering
School of Engineering

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2013

Ultrafast laser parallel microprocessing using high uniformity binary Dammann grating generated beam array

Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Liu, D., Edwardson, S. P., Jiang, Y., Fearon, E., . . . Dearden, G. (2013). Ultrafast laser parallel microprocessing using high uniformity binary Dammann grating generated beam array. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 273, 101-106. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.01.195

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.01.195
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Laser assisted direct write process with novel beam profiles

Shang, S., Wellburn, D., Fearon, E., Yan, S., Edwardson, S., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2013). Laser assisted direct write process with novel beam profiles. OPTICS AND LASERS IN ENGINEERING, 51(5), 527-532. doi:10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.11.005

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10.1016/j.optlaseng.2012.11.005
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A review of ultrafast laser materials micromachining

Cheng, J., Liu, C. -S., Shang, S., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. (2013). A review of ultrafast laser materials micromachining. Optics & Laser Technology, 46, 88-102. doi:10.1016/j.optlastec.2012.06.037

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10.1016/j.optlastec.2012.06.037
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Ultrafast laser surface wettability modif ication on alumina surface

Yiyu Shen, Y. S., Dun Liu, D. L., Wei Zhang, W. Z., Geof f Dearden, G. F. D., & Ken Watkins, K. W. (2013). Ultrafast laser surface wettability modif ication on alumina surface. Chinese Optics Letters, 11(2), 021403-21405. doi:10.3788/col201311.021403

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10.3788/col201311.021403
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532nm Wavelength Curing in the Laser Assisted Direct Write (LA-DW) of particulate silver inks

Fearon, E., Fu, L., Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., & Dearden, G. (2013). 532nm Wavelength Curing in the Laser Assisted Direct Write (LA-DW) of particulate silver inks. In ILAS 2013 (pp. 10). Nottingham: Association of Laser Users.

Conference Paper

Laser Forming of ERW steel square tubes within metallurgical constraints

Sheikholeslami, G., Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., & Dearden, G. (2013). Laser Forming of ERW steel square tubes within metallurgical constraints. In 15th International Conference on Sheet Metal (SheMet13) (pp. 10pp). Belfast: Chair of Manufacturing Technology.

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Laser Forming of ERW steel square tubes within metallurgical constraints

Sheikholeslami, G., Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K., & Dearden, G. (2013). Laser Forming of ERW steel square tubes within metallurgical constraints. SHEET METAL 2013, 549, 68-+. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.549.68

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10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.549.68
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Ultrafast laser internal structuring of materials with a spatial light modulator

Liu, D., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., & Dearden, G. (2013). Ultrafast laser internal structuring of materials with a spatial light modulator. In ILAS 2013 (pp. 10). Nottingham: Association of Laser Users.

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2012

Laser microprocessing of steel with radially and azimuthally polarized femtosecond vortex pulses

Allegre, O. J., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Laser microprocessing of steel with radially and azimuthally polarized femtosecond vortex pulses. JOURNAL OF OPTICS, 14(8). doi:10.1088/2040-8978/14/8/085601

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10.1088/2040-8978/14/8/085601
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Thermal laser micro-adjustment using picosecond pulse durations

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Thermal laser micro-adjustment using picosecond pulse durations. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 258(19), 7639-7643. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.04.109

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.04.109
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Ultrashort pulse laser patterning of indium tin oxide thin films on glass by uniform diffractive beam patterns

Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Liu, D., Fitzsimons, P., Edwardson, S. P., Fearon, E., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2012). Ultrashort pulse laser patterning of indium tin oxide thin films on glass by uniform diffractive beam patterns. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 258(19), 7601-7606. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.04.099

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2012.04.099
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Ultrashort Pulse Periodic Structuring of Metallic Surfaces

Mellor, L. F., Edwardson, S. P., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Ultrashort Pulse Periodic Structuring of Metallic Surfaces. LASERS IN ENGINEERING, 23(3-4), 135-150. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

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Multi-beam second-harmonic generation in beta barium borate with a spatial light modulator and application to internal structuring in poly(methyl methacrylate)

Liu, D., Perrie, W., Kuang, Z., Scully, P. J., Baum, A., Liang, S., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2012). Multi-beam second-harmonic generation in beta barium borate with a spatial light modulator and application to internal structuring in poly(methyl methacrylate). APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS, 107(3), 795-801. doi:10.1007/s00340-012-5068-8

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10.1007/s00340-012-5068-8
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Real-time control of polarisation in ultra-short-pulse laser micro-machining

Allegre, O. J., Perrie, W., Bauchert, K., Liu, D., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Real-time control of polarisation in ultra-short-pulse laser micro-machining. APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING, 107(2), 445-454. doi:10.1007/s00339-012-6761-5

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10.1007/s00339-012-6761-5
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Polymer-nanoparticle composites composed of PEDOT:PSS and nanoparticles of Ag synthesised by laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., Romani, S., Potter, R. J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Polymer-nanoparticle composites composed of PEDOT:PSS and nanoparticles of Ag synthesised by laser ablation. COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE, 290(3), 213-220. doi:10.1007/s00396-011-2533-6

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10.1007/s00396-011-2533-6
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A Thermal Investigation on Silver Ink Tracks Cured on Flexible Substrates by Repeating Irradiations of Nd:YAG laser at 532nm

Fu, L., Shang, S., Fearon, E., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., & Dearden, G. (2012). A Thermal Investigation on Silver Ink Tracks Cured on Flexible Substrates by Repeating Irradiations of Nd:YAG laser at 532nm. In ICALEO 2012 (pp. 10 (P161)). Miami: Laser Institute of America.

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Advances in Ultra Short Pulsed Parallel Processing Using a Spatial Light Modulator

Edwardson, S. P., Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Watkins, K. G., & Dearden, G. (2012). Advances in Ultra Short Pulsed Parallel Processing Using a Spatial Light Modulator. In ICALEO 2012 (pp. 10 (M308)). Miami: Laser Institute of America.

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Advances in ultra short pulse laser based parallel processing using a spatial light modulator

Dearden, G., Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Advances in ultra short pulse laser based parallel processing using a spatial light modulator. LASER ASSISTED NET SHAPE ENGINEERING 7 (LANE 2012), 39, 650-660. doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2012.10.085

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10.1016/j.phpro.2012.10.085
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Multiple Beam Internal Structuring of Poly(methyl methacrylate)

Liu, D., Perrie, W., Kuang, Z., Scully, P. J., Baum, A., Liang, S., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2012). Multiple Beam Internal Structuring of Poly(methyl methacrylate). JOURNAL OF LASER MICRO NANOENGINEERING, 7(2), 208-211. doi:10.2961/jlmn.2012.02.0014

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10.2961/jlmn.2012.02.0014
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Multiple NUV femtosecond laser beam direct writing of volume Bragg gratings

Liu, D., Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2012). Multiple NUV femtosecond laser beam direct writing of volume Bragg gratings. In IoP Photon12 Conference (pp. 10pp). Durham: Institute of Physics.

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Picosecond Laser Beam Shaping Using a Spatial Light Modulator

Liu, D., Perrie, W., Mellor, L., Kuang, Z., Fearon, E., Edwardson, S. P., . . . Dearden, G. (2012). Picosecond Laser Beam Shaping Using a Spatial Light Modulator. In ICALEO 2012 (pp. 10 (M303)). Miami: Laser Institute of America.

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2011

A predictive thermal dynamic model for parameter generation in the laser assisted direct write process

Shang, S., Fearon, E., Wellburn, D., Sato, T., Edwardson, S., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2011). A predictive thermal dynamic model for parameter generation in the laser assisted direct write process. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 44(43), 435301. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/44/43/435301

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10.1088/0022-3727/44/43/435301
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Picosecond laser patterning of PEDOT:PSS thin films

Semaltianos, N. G., Koidis, C., Pitsalidis, C., Karagiannidis, P., Logothetidis, S., Perrie, W., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2011). Picosecond laser patterning of PEDOT:PSS thin films. SYNTHETIC METALS, 161(5-6), 431-439. doi:10.1016/j.synthmet.2010.12.022

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10.1016/j.synthmet.2010.12.022
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Modeling of Real Temporally Variant Beam Shapes in Laser Materials Processing

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2011). Modeling of Real Temporally Variant Beam Shapes in Laser Materials Processing. In 30th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (pp. M701 (10 pages)). Orlando, FL: Laser Institute of America.

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Short Pulse Thermal Laser Micro-adjustment Technique

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2011). Short Pulse Thermal Laser Micro-adjustment Technique. In 3rd International Workshop on Thermal Forming and Welding Distortion (IWOTE'11) (pp. 10). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

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The effect of graphite burn off on multi pass laser forming

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2011). The effect of graphite burn off on multi pass laser forming. In 3rd International Workshop on Thermal Forming and Welding Distortion (IWOTE'11) (pp. 10). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

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Ultra-short Pulse Laser Micro-machining of Metals with Radial and Azimuthal Polarization

Allegre, O. J., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2011). Ultra-short Pulse Laser Micro-machining of Metals with Radial and Azimuthal Polarization. In 30th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (pp. (M601); 10pp). Orlando, FL: Laser Institute of America.

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Ultrafast laser parallel processing of materials

Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Liu, D., Dearden, G., Fearon, E., Watkins, K. G., . . . Kearsley, A. (2011). Ultrafast laser parallel processing of materials. In 1st Biannual Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS 2011) (pp. 10pp). Cheshire: Association of Laser Users (AILU).

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2010

High-speed uniform parallel 3D refractive index micro-structuring of poly(methyl methacrylate) for volume phase gratings

Liu, D., Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Scully, P. J., Baum, A., Edwardson, S. P., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2010). High-speed uniform parallel 3D refractive index micro-structuring of poly(methyl methacrylate) for volume phase gratings. APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS, 101(4), 817-823. doi:10.1007/s00340-010-4205-5

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10.1007/s00340-010-4205-5
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Laser ablation in water: A route to synthesize nanoparticles of titanium monoxide

Semaltianos, N. G., Logothetidis, S., Frangis, N., Tsiaoussis, I., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Laser ablation in water: A route to synthesize nanoparticles of titanium monoxide. Chemical Physics Letters, 496(1-3), 113-116. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2010.07.023

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10.1016/j.cplett.2010.07.023
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Laser forming: overview of the controlling factors in the temperature gradient mechanism

Edwardson, S. P., Griffiths, J., Edwards, K. R., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Laser forming: overview of the controlling factors in the temperature gradient mechanism. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE, 224(C5), 1031-1040. doi:10.1243/09544062JMES1776

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10.1243/09544062JMES1776
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Laser-assisted Direct Write for aerospace applications

Sato, T., Fearon, E., Curran, C., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., & Eckford, D. (2010). Laser-assisted Direct Write for aerospace applications. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 224(4), 519-526. doi:10.1243/09544100jaero572

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10.1243/09544100jaero572
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The opportunities and challenges associated with wireless interconnects in aircraft

Panitz, M., Hope, D. C., Sato, T., Harley, C. D., Christopoulos, C., Sewell, P., . . . Crowther, W. J. (2010). The opportunities and challenges associated with wireless interconnects in aircraft. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 224(4), 459-470. doi:10.1243/09544100jaero566

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10.1243/09544100jaero566
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Laser micro peen forming without a tamping layer

Edwards, K. R., Edwardson, S. P., Carey, C., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Laser micro peen forming without a tamping layer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 47(1-4), 191-200. doi:10.1007/s00170-009-2185-6

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10.1007/s00170-009-2185-6
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Towards a rapid, non-contact shaping method for fibre metal laminates using a laser source

Carey, C., Cantwell, W. J., Dearden, G., Edwards, K. R., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Towards a rapid, non-contact shaping method for fibre metal laminates using a laser source. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, 47(5-8), 557-565. doi:10.1007/s00170-009-2229-y

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10.1007/s00170-009-2229-y
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Picosecond laser ablation of nickel-based superalloy C263

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., Cheng, J., French, P., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Picosecond laser ablation of nickel-based superalloy C263. Applied Physics A, 98(2), 345-355. doi:10.1007/s00339-009-5399-4

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10.1007/s00339-009-5399-4
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Modification of the electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS by the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Logothetidis, S., Hastas, N., Perrie, W., Romani, S., Potter, R. J., . . . Sharp, M. (2010). Modification of the electrical properties of PEDOT:PSS by the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation. CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS, 484(4-6), 283-289. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2009.11.054

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10.1016/j.cplett.2009.11.054
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Embedding arrays of microspheres with optical trapping for micro scale device manufacture

Croft, J., Edwardson, S. P., Williams, C. J., Allegre, O. J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Embedding arrays of microspheres with optical trapping for micro scale device manufacture. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 1450). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5062000

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10.2351/1.5062000
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Fast parallel diffractive multi-beam laser surface micro-structuring

Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Cheng, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Fast parallel diffractive multi-beam laser surface micro-structuring. In PROCEEDINGS OF THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE (pp. 469-472). doi:10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_104

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10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_104
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Finite Element Modelling of the Laser Forming of AISI 1010 Steel

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. W. (2010). Finite Element Modelling of the Laser Forming of AISI 1010 Steel. In 36th International MATADOR Conference (pp. 503-508). Manchester, UK: CIRP (UK) Ltd.

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Finite Element Modelling of the Laser Forming of AISI 1010 Steel

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Finite Element Modelling of the Laser Forming of AISI 1010 Steel. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE, 503-507. doi:10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_111

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10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_111
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Finite element modelling of laser forming at macro and micro scales

Griffiths, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Finite element modelling of laser forming at macro and micro scales. In 6th International Conference on Laser Assisted Net shape Engineering (LANE) (pp. 10). Erlangen, Germany: Physics Procedia (Elsevier).

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Multiple beam refractive index modification of PMMA

Liu, D., Perrie, W., Kuang, Z., Scully, P., Liang, S., Baum, A., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2010). Multiple beam refractive index modification of PMMA. In IoP Photon10 Conference (pp. 10pp). Southampton: Institute of Physics.

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Multiple beam ultrashort pulse laser microprocessing (Invited paper)

Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Cheng, J., Shang, S., Edwardson, S. P., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2010). Multiple beam ultrashort pulse laser microprocessing (Invited paper). In 4th Pacific International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Optics, PICALO 2010 (pp. 10pp). Wuhan: Laser Institute of America.

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Parallel diffractive multi-beam laser surface micro-structuring

Edwardson, S. P., Perrie, W., Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Parallel diffractive multi-beam laser surface micro-structuring. In IoP Photon10 Conference (pp. 10pp). Southampton: Institute of Physics.

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Real-time control of polarisation in high-aspect-ratio ultra-short-pulse laser micro-machining

Allegre, O. J., Perrie, W., Bauchert, K., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Real-time control of polarisation in high-aspect-ratio ultra-short-pulse laser micro-machining. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 1426-1433). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5061995

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10.2351/1.5061995
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Real-time control of polarization in ultra-short pulse laser micro-processing

Allegre, O., Perrie, W., Bauchert, K., Liu, D., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. W. (2010). Real-time control of polarization in ultra-short pulse laser micro-processing. In 36th International MATADOR Conference (pp. 553-558). Manchester, UK: CIRP (UK) Ltd.

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Temperature Gradient Mechanism: Overview of the Multiple Pass Controlling Factors

Edwardson, S. P., Griffiths, J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Temperature Gradient Mechanism: Overview of the Multiple Pass Controlling Factors. LASER ASSISTED NET SHAPE ENGINEERING 6, PROCEEDINGS OF THE LANE 2010, PART 1, 5, 53-63. doi:10.1016/j.phpro.2010.08.122

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10.1016/j.phpro.2010.08.122
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Towards Controlled 3D Laser Forming

Edwardson, S. P., Griffiths, J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. W. (2010). Towards Controlled 3D Laser Forming. In 36th International MATADOR Conference (pp. 513-518). Manchester, UK: CIRP (UK) Ltd.

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Towards Controlled 3D Laser Forming

Edwardson, S. P., Griffiths, J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2010). Towards Controlled 3D Laser Forming. PROCEEDINGS OF THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE, 513-516. doi:10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_113

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10.1007/978-1-84996-432-6_113
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Ultrashort pulse periodic surface structuring of metallic surfaces

Mellor, L., Edwardson, S. P., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. (2010). Ultrashort pulse periodic surface structuring of metallic surfaces. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 791-798). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5062117

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10.2351/1.5062117
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2009

Effects of laser operating parameters on metals micromachining with ultrafast lasers

Cheng, J., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Fearon, E., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2009). Effects of laser operating parameters on metals micromachining with ultrafast lasers. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 256(5), 1514-1520. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.09.013

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.09.013
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Diffractive Multi-beam Ultra-fast Laser Micro-processing Using a Spatial Light Modulator(Invited Paper)

Zheng Kuang, Z. K., Dun Liu*, D. L., Walter Perrie, W. P., Jian Cheng, J. C., Shuo Shang, S. S., S. P. Edwardson, S. P. E., . . . K. G. Watkins, K. G. W. (2009). Diffractive Multi-beam Ultra-fast Laser Micro-processing Using a Spatial Light Modulator(Invited Paper). Chinese Journal of Lasers, 36(12), 3093-3115. doi:10.3788/cjl20093612.3093

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10.3788/cjl20093612.3093
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Diffractive multi-beam surface micro-processing using 10 ps laser pulses

Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Liu, D., Edwardson, S., Cheng, J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. (2009). Diffractive multi-beam surface micro-processing using 10 ps laser pulses. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 255(22), 9040-9044. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.06.089

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.06.089
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Generation and characterization of NiO nanoparticles by continuous wave fiber laser ablation in liquid

Khan, S. Z., Yuan, Y., Abdolvand, A., Schmidt, M., Crouse, P., Li, L., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2009). Generation and characterization of NiO nanoparticles by continuous wave fiber laser ablation in liquid. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 11(6), 1421-1427. doi:10.1007/s11051-008-9530-9

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10.1007/s11051-008-9530-9
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CdTe nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Logothetidis, S., Perrie, W., Romani, S., Potter, R. J., Sharp, M., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2009). CdTe nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 95(3). doi:10.1063/1.3171941

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10.1063/1.3171941
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Ablation mechanism study on metallic materials with a 10 ps laser under high fluence

Cheng, J., Perrie, W., Wu, B., Tao, S., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2009). Ablation mechanism study on metallic materials with a 10 ps laser under high fluence. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 255(18), 8171-8175. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.05.036

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.05.036
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Switching devices in sol–gel hybrid thin film technology

Dima, A., Dima, M., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., Liu, D., Williams, C. J., . . . Della Corte, F. G. (2009). Switching devices in sol–gel hybrid thin film technology. Thin Solid Films, 517(16), 4658-4662. doi:10.1016/j.tsf.2009.02.118

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10.1016/j.tsf.2009.02.118
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Single-pulse drilling study on Au, Al and Ti alloy by using a picosecond laser

Cheng, J., Perrie, W., Sharp, M., Edwardson, S. P., Semaltianos, N. G., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2009). Single-pulse drilling study on Au, Al and Ti alloy by using a picosecond laser. APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING, 95(3), 739-746. doi:10.1007/s00339-008-5037-6

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10.1007/s00339-008-5037-6
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A comparative study of optical fibre types for application in a laser-induced ignition system

Mullett, J. D., Dearden, G., Dodd, R., Shenton, A. T., Triantos, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2009). A comparative study of optical fibre types for application in a laser-induced ignition system. Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics, 11(5), 054007. doi:10.1088/1464-4258/11/5/054007

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10.1088/1464-4258/11/5/054007
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Fast parallel diffractive multi-beam femtosecond laser surface micro-structuring

Kuang, Z., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S., Sharp, M., Fearon, E., . . . Watkins, K. (2009). Fast parallel diffractive multi-beam femtosecond laser surface micro-structuring. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 255(13-14), 6582-6588. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.02.043

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2009.02.043
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Femtosecond laser ablation characteristics of nickel-based superalloy C263

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., French, P., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., Logothetidis, S., & Watkins, K. G. (2009). Femtosecond laser ablation characteristics of nickel-based superalloy C263. Applied Physics A, 94(4), 999-1009. doi:10.1007/s00339-008-4885-4

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10.1007/s00339-008-4885-4
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II-VI semiconductor nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Logothetidis, S., Perrie, W., Romani, S., Potter, R. J., Sharp, M., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2009). II-VI semiconductor nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation. APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING, 94(3), 641-647. doi:10.1007/s00339-008-4854-y

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10.1007/s00339-008-4854-y
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Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser

Dima, A., Gagliardi, M., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Williams, C. J., Rendina, I., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2009). Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser. In Smart Materials for Smart Devices and Structures (Vol. 154, pp. 101-106). Zurich, Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications.

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Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser

Dima, A., Gagliardi, M., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Williams, C. J., Rendina, I., . . . Watkins, K. G. (n.d.). Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser. Solid State Phenomena, 154, 101-106. doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/ssp.154.101

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10.4028/www.scientific.net/ssp.154.101
Journal article

Surface plasmon polaritons for micro and nano-texturing of metal surfaces

Mellor, L., Edwardson, S. P., Perrie, W., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. (2009). Surface plasmon polaritons for micro and nano-texturing of metal surfaces. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 1329-1337). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5061494

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10.2351/1.5061494
Conference Paper

2008

Femtosecond laser surface texturing of a nickel-based superalloy

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., French, P., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Femtosecond laser surface texturing of a nickel-based superalloy. Applied Surface Science, 255(5), 2796-2802. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.08.043

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.08.043
Journal article

High throughput diffractive multi-beam femtosecond laser processing using a spatial light modulator

Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Leach, J., Sharp, M., Edwardson, S. P., Padgett, M., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). High throughput diffractive multi-beam femtosecond laser processing using a spatial light modulator. APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE, 255(5), 2284-2289. doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.07.091

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10.1016/j.apsusc.2008.07.091
Journal article

CdSe nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Logothetidis, S., Perrie, W., Romani, S., Potter, R. J., Sharp, M., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). CdSe nanoparticles synthesized by laser ablation. EPL, 84(4). doi:10.1209/0295-5075/84/47001

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10.1209/0295-5075/84/47001
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Nanoparticle formation by the debris produced by femtosecond laser ablation of silicon in ambient air

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., Vishnyakov, V., Murray, R., Williams, C. J., Edwardson, S. P., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). Nanoparticle formation by the debris produced by femtosecond laser ablation of silicon in ambient air. MATERIALS LETTERS, 62(14), 2165-2170. doi:10.1016/j.matlet.2007.11.087

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10.1016/j.matlet.2007.11.087
Journal article

The influences of particle number on hot spots in strongly coupled metal nanoparticles chain

Wang, Z. B., Luk'yanchuk, B. S., Guo, W., Edwardson, S. P., Whitehead, D. J., Li, L., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). The influences of particle number on hot spots in strongly coupled metal nanoparticles chain. JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 128(9). doi:10.1063/1.2835598

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10.1063/1.2835598
Journal article

Beam Intensity Profile Modulation for Even Surface Treatment: Finite Element Modelling and Optical Design

Wellburn, D., Sharp, M., Steen, W., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., & al, E. (2008). Beam Intensity Profile Modulation for Even Surface Treatment: Finite Element Modelling and Optical Design. In P. Baker (Ed.), 27th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO 2008) (pp. 10p). Tremecula, CA: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Diffractive Multi-Beam Ultra Fast Laser Processing by Using a Spatial Light Modulator

Kuang, Z., Perrie, W., Sharp, M., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Diffractive Multi-Beam Ultra Fast Laser Processing by Using a Spatial Light Modulator. In IoP Photon08 Conference (pp. 10p). Edinburgh: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Effect of Post Forming Heat Treatments on Laser Formed Components

Abed, E., Edwardson, S. P., Edwards, K. R., Carey, C., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Effect of Post Forming Heat Treatments on Laser Formed Components. In F. Vollertsen, & J. Sakkiettibutra (Eds.), International Workshop on Thermal Forming and Weld Distortion (IWOTE'08) (pp. 315-322). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

Conference Paper

Effects of Material Parameters on the Laser Forming of Fibre Metal Laminates

Carey, C., Cantwell, W. J., Dearden, G., Edwards, K. R., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Effects of Material Parameters on the Laser Forming of Fibre Metal Laminates. In International Workshop on Thermal Forming and Weld Distortion (IWOTE'08) (pp. 421-428). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

Conference Paper

Generation of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles by CW Laser Ablation in Liquid

Khan, S., Yuan, Y., Abdolvand, A., Schmidt, M. J. J., Li, L., Liu, Z., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). Generation of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles by CW Laser Ablation in Liquid. In 3rd Pacific International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Optoelectronics (PICALO08) (pp. 10p). Beijing: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Laser Forming for Ship Building Applications

Edwardson, S. P., Edwards, K., Carey, C., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Laser Forming for Ship Building Applications. Steel Tech, 2(4), 42-46. Retrieved from http://www.steeltech-india.com/

Journal article

Laser Peen Forming for Non-thermal Forming of Sensitive Components

Edwards, K. R., Edwardson, S. P., Carey, C., Williams, C., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Laser Peen Forming for Non-thermal Forming of Sensitive Components. In International Workshop on Thermal Forming and Weld Distortion (IWOTE'08) (pp. 403-412). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

Conference Paper

Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study

Mullett, J. D., Dickinson, P. B., Shenton, A. T., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study. In SAE World Conference (pp. 1-6). Detroit: SAE.

Conference Paper

Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study

Mullett, J. D., Dickinson, P., Shenton, A. T., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study. SI Combustion and Direct Injection SI Engine Technology, 2008, SP-218.

Journal article

Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study

Mullett, J. D., Dickinson, P. B., Shenton, A. T., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (n.d.). Multi-Cylinder Laser and Spark Ignition in an IC Gasoline Automotive Engine: A Comparative Study. SAE International. doi:10.4271/2008-01-0470

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10.4271/2008-01-0470
Chapter

Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser

Dima, A., Gagliardi, M., Liu, D., Perrie, W., Williams, C. J., Rendina, I., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2008). Nano-Silicon Sol-Gel Film Refraction Index Modulation with Femtosecond Laser. In E-MRS Fall Meeting 2008, Symposium C (pp. 10p). Warsaw: European Materials Research Society.

Conference Paper

Optical Tweezers Forces Now Measured on Sub Micron and Micron Dielectric Particles

Edwardson, S. P., Croft, J., Perrie, W., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Optical Tweezers Forces Now Measured on Sub Micron and Micron Dielectric Particles. In IoP Photon08 Conference (pp. 10p). Edinburgh: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Production of Micro and Nano Scale Features on Polymer Surfaces with SPM Based Lithography and Ultra Short Pulsed Lasers

Williams, C., Edwardson, S. P., Perrie, W., Ansari, I., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., . . . al, E. (2008). Production of Micro and Nano Scale Features on Polymer Surfaces with SPM Based Lithography and Ultra Short Pulsed Lasers. In P. Baker (Ed.), 27th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO 2008) (pp. 10p). Tremecula, CA: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Silicon nano-particles in SiO2 sol–gel film for nano-crystal memory device applications

Dima, A., Della Corte, F. G., Williams, C. J., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., O’Hare, N., . . . Dima, M. (2008). Silicon nano-particles in SiO2 sol–gel film for nano-crystal memory device applications. Microelectronics Journal, 39(5), 768-770. doi:10.1016/j.mejo.2007.12.022

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10.1016/j.mejo.2007.12.022
Journal article

Single Pulse Picosecond Laser Ablation Studies on Metals

Cheng, J., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S., Sharp, M., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2008). Single Pulse Picosecond Laser Ablation Studies on Metals. In IoP Photon08 Conference (pp. 10pp). Edinburgh: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

2007

Control method for 3D laser forming based on geometrical data

Abed, E., Edwardson, S. P., Bartkowiak, K., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Control method for 3D laser forming based on geometrical data. In 26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Key factors influencing the bend per pass in laser forming

Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., Carey, C., Edwards, K. R., Bartkowiak, K., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Key factors influencing the bend per pass in laser forming. In 26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Laser peen forming for 2D shaping and micro adjustment

Edwards, K., Edwardson, S. P., Carey, C., Williams, C. J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Laser peen forming for 2D shaping and micro adjustment. In 26th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, ICALEO 2007 - Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Laser ignition of an IC test engine using an Nd: YAG laser and the effect of key laser parameters on engine combustion performance

Dodd, R., Mullett, J., Carroll, S., Dearden, G., Shenton, A. T., Watkins, K. G., . . . Keen, S. (2007). Laser ignition of an IC test engine using an Nd: YAG laser and the effect of key laser parameters on engine combustion performance. Lasers in Engineering, 17(3-4), 213-231.

Journal article

Optical near-field distribution in an asymmetrically illuminated tip–sample system for laser/STM nanopatterning

Wang, Z. B., Luk’yanchuk, B. S., Li, L., Crouse, P. L., Liu, Z., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Optical near-field distribution in an asymmetrically illuminated tip–sample system for laser/STM nanopatterning. Applied Physics A, 89(2), 363-368. doi:10.1007/s00339-007-4114-6

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10.1007/s00339-007-4114-6
Journal article

The influence of beam energy, mode and focal length on the control of laser ignition in an internal combustion engine

Mullett, J. D., Dodd, R., Williams, C. J., Triantos, G., Dearden, G., Shenton, A. T., . . . Keen, S. (2007). The influence of beam energy, mode and focal length on the control of laser ignition in an internal combustion engine. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 40(15), 4730-4739. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/40/15/056

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10.1088/0022-3727/40/15/056
Journal article

Effects of laser interaction with graphite coatings

Carey, C., Cantwell, W. J., Dearden, G., Edwards, K., Edwardson, S. P., Mullett, J. D., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2007). Effects of laser interaction with graphite coatings. In Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering 5 (pp. 673-686). Erlangen: ??.

Conference Paper

Factors influencing the bend per pass in multi-pass laser forming

Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., Carey, C., Edwards, K., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Factors influencing the bend per pass in multi-pass laser forming. In Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering 5 (pp. 557-568). Erlangen: ??.

Conference Paper

Geometrical based control method for 3D laser forming

Abed, E., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Geometrical based control method for 3D laser forming. In Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering 5 (pp. 1043-1052). Erlangen: ??.

Conference Paper

Low power laser forming of glass fibre based fibre metal laminates

Carey, C., Cantwell, W. J., Dearden, G., Edwards, K., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Low power laser forming of glass fibre based fibre metal laminates. In Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering 5 (pp. 645-655). Erlangen: ??.

Conference Paper

Silicon nanoparticles produced by femtosecond laser ablation

Semaltianos, N. G., Perrie, W., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., Sharp, M., & Watkins, K. G. (2007). Silicon nanoparticles produced by femtosecond laser ablation. In 8th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication (pp. 0-000). Vienna: JLPS / University of Vienna.

Conference Paper

2006

Geometrical influences on multi-pass laser forming

Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., Bartkowiak, K., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Geometrical influences on multi-pass laser forming. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS, 39(2), 382-389. doi:10.1088/0022-3727/39/2/021

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10.1088/0022-3727/39/2/021
Journal article

Correction of distortion and design shape in aluminium structures using laser forming

Dearden, G., Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., Bartkowiak, K., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Correction of distortion and design shape in aluminium structures using laser forming. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. P505). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5060920

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10.2351/1.5060920
Conference Paper

Effects of laser parameters on laser ignition in an internal combustion engine

Mullett, J. D., Dodd, R., Triantos, G., Dearden, G., Shenton, A. T., Watkins, K. G., . . . Keen, S. (2006). Effects of laser parameters on laser ignition in an internal combustion engine. In Photon'06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Geometrical technique for closed loop 3-dimensional laser forming

Abed, E., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Geometrical technique for closed loop 3-dimensional laser forming. In Photon'06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Investigation Into The Influence Of Pulse Shaping On Drilling Efficiency

French, P. W., Naeem, M., Sharp, M., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Investigation Into The Influence Of Pulse Shaping On Drilling Efficiency. In Laser Materials Processing (pp. 0-00). Arizona: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Laser forming for the correction of distortion and design shape in aluminium structures (Invited paper)

Dearden, G., Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Laser forming for the correction of distortion and design shape in aluminium structures (Invited paper). In Photon'06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Laser forming looks in good shape

Dearden, G., Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). Laser forming looks in good shape. Industrial Laser Solutions, 16-18.

Journal article

Laser peen forming of thin sheet ferrous materials

Edwards, K. R., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., & Edwardson, S. P. (2006). Laser peen forming of thin sheet ferrous materials. In Photon'06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

NIR and Uv Femtosecond Laser micro-structuring of Materials

Perrie, W., Baum, A., Scully, P., Sharp, M., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2006). NIR and Uv Femtosecond Laser micro-structuring of Materials. In Photon '06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

Optimum deposition parameters for the direct laser fabrication (DLF) of quasi-hollow structures

Davis, S. J., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., Fearon, E., & Zeng, J. (2006). Optimum deposition parameters for the direct laser fabrication (DLF) of quasi-hollow structures. In Photon'06 (pp. 0-000). Manchester: Institute of Physics.

Conference Paper

2005

Developments towards controlled three-dimensional laser forming of continuous surfaces

Edwardson, S. P., Abed, E., French, P., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., McBride, R., . . . Moore, A. J. (2005). Developments towards controlled three-dimensional laser forming of continuous surfaces. JOURNAL OF LASER APPLICATIONS, 17(4), 247-255. doi:10.2351/1.2080487

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10.2351/1.2080487
Journal article

Laser forming of fibre metal laminates

Edwardson, S. P., French, P., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., & Cantwell, W. J. (2005). Laser forming of fibre metal laminates. LASERS IN ENGINEERING, 15(3-4), 233-255. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Closed Loop 3-Dimensional Laser Forming of Developable Surfaces

Abed, E., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., Hand, D. P., McBride, R., . . . Moore, A. J. (2005). Closed Loop 3-Dimensional Laser Forming of Developable Surfaces. In F. Vollertsen, T. Seefeld, F. Vollertsen, & W. Juptner (Eds.), Ist International Workshop on Thermal Forming Vol. 26 (pp. 239-256). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

Conference Paper

Geometrical Influences on the Bend Angle Rate per Pass during Multi-Pass 2D Laser Forming

Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., Abed, E., Bartkowiak, K., & Dearden, G. (2005). Geometrical Influences on the Bend Angle Rate per Pass during Multi-Pass 2D Laser Forming. In F. Vollertsen, T. Seefeld, F. Vollertsen, & W. Juptner (Eds.), Ist International Workshop On Laser Forming Vol. 26 (pp. 29-46). Bremen: BIAS Verlag.

Conference Paper

Laser Forming of Thin Metal Components for 2D and 3D Applications Using a High Beam Quality, Low Power Nd:YAG Laser and Rapid Scanning Optics

Bartkowiak, K., Edwardson, S. P., Borowski, J., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2005). Laser Forming of Thin Metal Components for 2D and 3D Applications Using a High Beam Quality, Low Power Nd:YAG Laser and Rapid Scanning Optics. In F. Vollertsen, & T. Seefeld (Eds.), Ist International Workshoop on Thermal Forming Vol. 26 (pp. 111-130). Bremen: BIAS Verlag. Retrieved from http://www.lasers.org.uk/Liv/papers/Forming13.html

Conference Paper

Laser Ignition of an IC Test Engine using an Nd: YAG Laser and the Effect of Key Laser Parameters on Engine Combustion Performance

Dodd, R., Mullett, J., Carroll, S., Dearden, G., Shenton, T., Watkins, K. G., . . . Keen, S. (2005). Laser Ignition of an IC Test Engine using an Nd: YAG Laser and the Effect of Key Laser Parameters on Engine Combustion Performance. In ALAC (Advanced Laser Applications Conference and Exposition) (pp. 104-111). Pittsfield MA: Laurin Publishing.

Conference Paper

Laser forming of thin section non ferrous metals with a ND:YAG laser source

Bartkowiak, K., Borowski, J., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., Carey, C., & Watkins, K. G. (2005). Laser forming of thin section non ferrous metals with a ND:YAG laser source. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 101). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5060407

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10.2351/1.5060407
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2004

2-D laser forming comparative study on Nd:YAG of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V

Bartkowiak, K., Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., & Watkins, K. G. (2004). 2-D laser forming comparative study on Nd:YAG of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V. In ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Development of 2D and 3D laser forming strategies for thin section materials using scanning optics

Bartkowiak, K., Dearden, G., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2004). Development of 2D and 3D laser forming strategies for thin section materials using scanning optics. In ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Iterative 3D laser forming of continuous surfaces

Edwardson, S. P., Moore, A. J., Abed, E., McBride, R., French, P., Hand, D. P., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2004). Iterative 3D laser forming of continuous surfaces. In ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Sensing for monitoring of the laser-GMAW hybrid welding process

Travis, D., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., Reutzel, E. W., Martukanitz, R. P., & Tressler, J. F. (2004). Sensing for monitoring of the laser-GMAW hybrid welding process. In ICALEO 2004 - 23rd International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

'Compensation for uneven surfaces when building direct laser deposition structures on existing metallic parts'

Fearon, E. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2004). 'Compensation for uneven surfaces when building direct laser deposition structures on existing metallic parts'. In D. L. Bourell, R. H. Crawford, J. J. Beaman, K. L. Wood, & M. L. Harris (Eds.), The Fifteenth Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium (pp. 471-480). Austin, Texas: University of Texas at Austin.

Conference Paper

'Increasing laser coupling using proactive layer height control'

Fearon, E. P., Watkins, K. G., & Sharp, M. C. (2004). 'Increasing laser coupling using proactive layer height control'. In M. Geiger, & A. Otto (Eds.), Laser Assisted Net Shape Engineering 4 Vol. 1 (pp. 511-521). Nuremburg: Meisenburg-Verlag.

Conference Paper

'Optimisation Of Layer Height Control In Direct Laser Deposition'

Fearon, E. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2004). 'Optimisation Of Layer Height Control In Direct Laser Deposition'. In 23nd International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO 2004) Vol. 97 (pp. Paper no 1708). San Francisco: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Forming a New Material

Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., Watkins, K. G., & Cantwell, W. J. (2004). Forming a New Material. Industrial Laser Solutions, 19(3), 16-20.

Journal article

2003

Dynamic distortion measurements during laser forming of Ti-6Al-4V and their comparison with a finite element model

Reeves, M., Moore, A. J., Hand, D. P., Jones, J. D. C., Cho, J. R., Reed, R. C., . . . Watkins, K. G. (2003). Dynamic distortion measurements during laser forming of Ti-6Al-4V and their comparison with a finite element model. PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART B-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE, 217(12), 1685-1696. doi:10.1243/095440503772680613

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10.1243/095440503772680613
Journal article

Strain gauge analysis of laser forming

Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., French, P., & Magee, J. (2003). Strain gauge analysis of laser forming. JOURNAL OF LASER APPLICATIONS, 15(4), 225-232. doi:10.2351/1.1620000

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10.2351/1.1620000
Journal article

A method of layer height control in direct laser fabrication of 304L stainless steel

Watkins, K. G., & Fearon, E. (2003). A method of layer height control in direct laser fabrication of 304L stainless steel. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 904). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5060087

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10.2351/1.5060087
Conference Paper

An experimental study of laser micro-forming using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser and scanning optics

Dearden, G., Taylor, C., Bartkowiak, K., Edwardson, S. P., & Watkins, K. G. (2003). An experimental study of laser micro-forming using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser and scanning optics. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. M409). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5060127

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10.2351/1.5060127
Conference Paper

Laser forming of metal laminate composite materials

Edwardson, S. P., Dearden, G., French, P., Watkins, K. G., & Cantwell, W. J. (2003). Laser forming of metal laminate composite materials. In International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (pp. 107). Laser Institute of America. doi:10.2351/1.5059977

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10.2351/1.5059977
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2002

A system for dynamic shape measurements during laser processing

Reeves, M., Stoikou, M. D., Moore, A. J., Hand, D. P., Cho, J. R., Edwardson, S. P., . . . Jones, J. D. C. (2002). A system for dynamic shape measurements during laser processing. In ICALEO 2002 - 21st International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Blast and impact resistance studies of laser welded and riveted panel structures

Dearden, G., Simmons, M. C., Okon, P., Schleyer, G. K., & Watkins, K. G. (2002). Blast and impact resistance studies of laser welded and riveted panel structures. In ICALEO 2002 - 21st International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Laser welding of aluminium alloy 5083

Okon, P., Dearden, G., Watkins, K., Sharp, M., & French, P. (2002). Laser welding of aluminium alloy 5083. In ICALEO 2002 - 21st International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Strain gauge analysis of laser forming

Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., French, P., & Magee, J. (2002). Strain gauge analysis of laser forming. In ICALEO 2002 - 21st International Congress on Applications of Laser and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings.

Conference Paper

Ultraviolet laser removal of small metallic particles from silicon wafers

Curran, C., Lee, J. M., & Watkins, K. G. (2002). Ultraviolet laser removal of small metallic particles from silicon wafers. Optics and Lasers in Engineering, 38(6), 405-415. doi:10.1016/s0143-8166(02)00022-2

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10.1016/s0143-8166(02)00022-2
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2001

Laser removal of copper particles from silicon wafers using UV, visible and IR radiation

Lee, J. M., Curran, C., & Watkins, K. G. (2001). Laser removal of copper particles from silicon wafers using UV, visible and IR radiation. Applied Physics A Materials Science & Processing, 73(2), 219-224. doi:10.1007/s003390100685

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10.1007/s003390100685
Journal article

Removal of small particles on silicon wafer by laser-induced airborne plasma shock waves

Lee, J. M., & Watkins, K. G. (2001). Removal of small particles on silicon wafer by laser-induced airborne plasma shock waves. Journal of Applied Physics, 89(11), 6496-6500. doi:10.1063/1.1353562

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10.1063/1.1353562
Journal article

3D Laser Forming of Saddle Shapes

Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., & Magee, J. (2001). 3D Laser Forming of Saddle Shapes. In M. Gieger, & A. Otto (Eds.), LANE 2001 (pp. 559-568). Erlangen, Germany: Meisenbach Bamberg.

Conference Paper

Generation of 3D Shapes Using a Laser Forming Technique

Edwardson, S. P., Watkins, K. G., Dearden, G., & Magee, J. (2001). Generation of 3D Shapes Using a Laser Forming Technique. In X. Chen (Ed.), ICALEO (pp. Section D). Florida, USA: JLA.

Conference Paper

Initial studies of laser beam performance monitoring using a novel camera-based in-line beam monitoring system

Dearden, G., Sharp, M. C., Green, L. I., French, P. W., & Watkins, K. G. (2001). Initial studies of laser beam performance monitoring using a novel camera-based in-line beam monitoring system. In 20th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO2001). Florida: Laser Institute of America.

Conference Paper

Laser Forming of Aerospace Alloys

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