The direct etching of polyethylene terephthalate film using a XeCl laser has been investigated and is shown to be consistent with a thermal model for degradation. Microstructure revealed by deep etching suggests the UV laser may prove useful for studying polymeric materials. Polyimide and photoresist film has also been directly etched.
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