Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes an ultraviolet laser and at least one reflective mirror having a substrate which is made from beryllium, an aluminum metal matrix, or silicon carbide. The at least one mirror is adapted to reflect a laser beam generated from the ultraviolet laser, which can then be used on a silicon film used in the production of an electronic display. The laser beam can be used to anneal the silicon film, or in a laser lift-off process for separating the silicon film from a temporary substrate upon which the silicon film was mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus which includes an ultraviolet laser and at least one reflective mirror having a substrate which is made from beryllium, an aluminum metal matrix, or silicon carbide. The at least one mirror is adapted to reflect a laser beam generated from the ultraviolet laser, which can then be used on a silicon film used in the production of an electronic display. The laser beam can be used to anneal the silicon film, or in a laser lift-off process for separating the silicon film from a temporary substrate upon which the silicon film was mounted.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes an ultraviolet laser and at least one reflective mirror having a substrate which is made from beryllium, an aluminum metal matrix, or silicon carbide. The at least one mirror is adapted to reflect a laser beam generated from the ultraviolet laser, which can then be used on a silicon film used in the production of an electronic display. The laser beam can be used to anneal the silicon film, or in a laser lift-off process for separating the silicon film from a temporary substrate upon which the silicon film was mounted.

Abstract: Metal matrix composites are disclosed that have a low coefficient of thermal expansion and low density. The composite includes a matrix formed from a low CTE metal alloy in which micron-scale ceramic particles are homogeneously dispersed therein. Methods for producing such composites are also disclosed. The composites also have improved yield strength and specific modulus.

Abstract: Rotor, disc, chain ring, and sprocket components are manufactured from a fine particle reinforced metal matrix composite material. The metal matrix composite may be an aluminum or aluminum alloy matrix. The fine reinforcement particles have a particle size from 5 microns to 0.3 microns. These reinforcement particles are dispersed in the matrix.