Abstract

Weakly focused fs-pulses have the potential to produce nanometer structures that self-organize under certain irradiation conditions [1]. Such structures, known as LIPSS [2] (laser induced periodic surface structures), are potential candidates for mimicking surface textures found in nature, on materials of technological interest. This enables surface functionalization for a variety of applications including wettability, optical response, and wear resistance [3,4].

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