Application of Laser Technologies for the Formation of Intelligent Materials

Intelligent materials with adaptive properties are capable of changing their characteristics in response to external factors, providing potential for innovation. Laser modification methods serve as powerful tools for creating such materials with a variety of properties, including the control of their structure and functionality. This makes them significant in the innovative area of development of smart materials. 4D printing technology using laser irradiation offers extensive possibilities for producing components and workpieces used in various practical applications capable of dynamically changing their characteristics in real-time. The application of diffractive optics for laser beam shaping unveils new prospects for enhancing the properties of smart materials.