Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 13, 1300017(2025)

Application and Development of Laser Cleaning Technology in Industry

Rihui Zhang1 and Bo Li2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1National Science Library (Wuhan), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, Hubei , China
  • 2School of Mechanical Engineering, Hubei University of Technoloy, Wuhan 430068, Hubei , China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Reviews

    Received: Jul. 29, 2024

    Accepted: Apr. 14, 2025

    Published Online: Jul. 16, 2025

    The Author Email: Bo Li (libo@hbut.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP241762

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP241762

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