Laser ablation is a process in which a high-powered laser is used to remove material from a solid surface. This technique is commonly used in various fields such as materials science, biology, medicine, and archaeology. Laser ablation can be used to drill, cut, or etch materials with high precision and minimal damage to surrounding areas. It is often employed in applications such as microfabrication, surface cleaning, and analysis of materials composition. Laser ablation can also be used for elemental analysis and imaging of samples in laboratory settings.