Lasers Beam (IMAGE) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Caption The laser beam is guided and focused by means of a process adapted manufacturing system. This allows thousands of holes to be burned into a silicon wafer in one second. Credit Fraunhofer ILT Usage Restrictions The picture may be used for editorial purposes only. It is protected by copyright. The use is free of charge if the reference is mentioned. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.