New laser technique that strips hydrogen from silicon surfaces

A team of researchers have achieved a long-sought scientific goal: using laser light to break specific molecular bonds. The process uses laser light, instead of heat, to strip hydrogen atoms from silicon surfaces, a key step in the manufacture of computer chips and solar cells.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news67180505.html">New laser technique that strips hydrogen from silicon surfaces</a></p> <p>A team of researchers have achieved a long-sought scientific goal: using laser light to break specific molecular bonds. The process uses laser light, instead of heat, to strip hydrogen atoms from silicon surfaces, a key step in the manufacture of computer chips and solar cells.</p>