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68. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Effect of Thin Film Confined between Two Dissimilar Solids on Interfacial Thermal Resistance,” Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, vol. 23, pp. 495303, 2011.

67. N. Lin, L. Jiang, S. Wang, H. Xiao, H.L. Tsai, and Y.F. Lu, “Ultrasensitive Thermal Sensors Based on Whispering Gallery Modes in a Polymer Core Optical Ring Resonator,” Applied Optics, vol. 50, pp. 6254–6260, 2011.

66. N. Lin, L. Jiang, S. Wang, H. Xiao, H.L. Tsai, and Y.F. Lu, “Simulation and Optimization of Polymer–Coated Microsphere Resonators in Chemical Vapor Sensing,” Applied Optics, vol. 50, pp. 5465–5472, 2011.

65. J.P. Yang, L. Jiang, S. Wang, B.Y. Li, M.M. Wang, H. Xiao, Y.F. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “High Sensitivity of Taper–Based Mach–Zehnder Interferometer Embedded in a Thinned Optical Fiber for Refractive Index Sensing,” Applied Optics, vol. 50, pp. 5503–5507, 2011.

64. A. Hamdorf, M. Olson, C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, J. Zhou, H. Xiao, and H.L. Tsai, “Femtosecond and Nanosecond Laser Fabricated Substrate for Surface–Enhanced Raman Scattering,” Optics Letters, vol. 36, pp. 3353–3355, 2011.

63. C. Wang, L. Jiang, F. Wang, X. Li, Y.P. Yuan, and H.L. Tsai, “First–Principles Calculations of the Electron Dynamics during Femtosecond Laser Pulse Train Material Interactions,” Physics Letters A, vol. 375, pp. 3200–3204, 2011.

62. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Effect of Molecular Film Thickness on Thermal Conduction Across Solid–Film Interfaces,” Physics Review E, vol. 83, 061603, 2011.

61. B.Y. Li, L. Jiang, S.M. Wang, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, “Femtosecond Laser Fabrication of Long Period Fiber Gratings and Applications in Refractive Index Sensing,” Optics & Laser Technology, vol. 43, pp. 1420–1423, 2011.

60. S.M. Wang, L. Jiang, B.Y. Li, L.J. Zhao, J.P. Yang, M.M. Wang, H. Xiao, Y.F. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “Ultrafast Laser Fabrication of Novel Fiber Mach Zehnder Interferometer Sensors and Its Cost–Effective Alternative Manufacturing Methods,” Chinese Journal of Lasers, vol. 38, 0601002, 2011.  (invited review paper)

59. N. Lin, L. Jiang, S. Wang, H. Xiao, Y.F. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “Design and Optimization of Liquid Core Optical Ring Resonator in Refractive Index Sensing,” Applied Optics, vol. 50, pp. 3615–3621, 2011.

58. L. Jiang, X. Li, X.P. Zhang, Q.H. Chen, H.L. Tsai, and Y.F. Lu, “Short Pulse Laser Micro/Nano Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Applications,” International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, vol. 7, pp. 126 –142, 2011. (invited review paper)

57. B.Y. Li, L. Jiang, S. Wang, L.Y. Zhou, H. Xiao, and H.L. Tsai, “Ultra–Abrupt Tapered Fiber Mach–Zehnder Interferometer Sensors,” Sensors, vol. 11, pp. 5729–5739, 2011.

56. N. Lin, L. Jiang, S. Wang, H. Xiao, Y.F. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “Thermostable Refractive Index Sensors Based on Whispering Gallery Modes in a Microsphere Coated with Poly (Methyl Methacrylate),” Applied Optics, vol. 50, pp. 992–998, 2011. This paper was also selected for publication in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics (VJBO), vol. 6, May 4, 2011.

55. Z.H. Rao, S.M. Liao, and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of Hybrid Laser–GMA Welding: Review and Challenges,” Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, vol. 16, pp. 300–305, 2011. (invited review paper)

54. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Thermal Conductivity of Interfacial Layers in Nanofluids,” Physics Review E, vol. 83, 041602, 2011.

53. L.J. Zhao, L. Jiang, S. Wang, H. Xiao, Y.F. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “A High–Quality Mach–Zehnder Interferometer Fiber Sensor by Femtosecond Laser One-Step Processing,” Sensors, vol. 11, pp. 54–61, 2011.

52. Y. Han, Z. Liang, H. Sun, H. Xiao, and H.L. Tsai, “Nanostructured Substrate with Nanoparticles Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser for Surface–Enhanced Raman Scattering,” Applied Physics A, vol. 102, pp. 415–419, 2011.

51. Z.H. Rao, J. Hu, S.M. Liao, and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of the Transport Phenomena in GMAW Using Argon–Helium Mixtures – I. The Arc,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 53, pp. 5707–5721, 2010.

50. Z.H. Rao, J. Hu, S.M. Liao, and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of the Transport Phenomena in GMAW Using Argon–Helium Mixtures – II. The Metal,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 53, pp. 5722–5732, 2010.

49. N. Lin, L. Jiang, S. Wang, L. Yuan, H. Xiao, Y. Lu, and H.L. Tsai, “Ultrasensitive Chemical Sensors Based on Whispering Gallery Modes in a Microsphere Coated with Zeolite,” Applied Optics, vol. 49, pp. 6463–6471, 2010.

48. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Self–Diffusion Coefficient and Thermal Conductivity of Methane at Low and Moderate Densities,” Fluid Phase Equilibria, vol. 297, pp. 40–45, 2010.

47. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Surface–Enhanced Raman Scattering Microchip Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser,” Optics Letters, vol. 35, pp. 2937–2939, 2010. This paper was also selected for publication in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics (VJBO), vol. 5, Oct. 22, 2010.

46. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “The Vibrational Contribution to the Thermal Conductivity of a Polyatomic Fluid,” Molecular Physics, vol. 108, pp. 1707–1714, 2010.

45. C.H. Lin, Z. Rao, L. Jiang, W.J. Tsai, P.H. Wu, C.W. Chien, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Investigations of Femtosecond–Nanosecond Dual–Beam Laser Ablation of Dielectrics,” Optics Letters, vol. 35, pp. 2490–2492, 2010.

44. H. Guo, J. Hu, and H.L. Tsai, “Three–Dimensional Modeling of Gas Metal Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloys,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, vol. 132, 021011, April 2010.

43. Z.H. Rao, J. Zhou, S.M. Liao, and H.L. Tsai, “Three–Dimensional Modeling of Transport Phenomena and Their Effect on the Formation of Ripples in Gas Metal Arc Welding,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 107, 054905, 2010.

42. H. Guo, J. Hu, and H.L. Tsai, “Numerical Modeling of Cold Weld Formation and Improvement in GMAW of Aluminum Alloys,” Numerical Heat Transfer: Part A, vol. 57, pp. 392–414, 2010.

41. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, Y.H. Chai, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “A Method to Fabricate 2D Nanoparticle Arrays,” Applied Physics A, vol. 98, pp. 855–860, 2010.

40. Y.K. Han, T. Wei, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, “Measurement of Refractive Index Change of Optical Fiber Core Induced by Femtosecond Laser Scanning,” Optical Engineering, vol. 49, 064301, June 2010. This paper has been selected for publication in the July 2010 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.

39. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Calculation of Thermophysical Properties for CO2 Gas Using an Ab Initio Potential Model,” Molecular Physics, vol. 108, pp. 1285–1295, 2010.

38. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, J. Zhou, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Laser–Treated Substrate with Nanoparticles for Surface–Enhanced Raman Scattering,” Optics Letters, vol. 35, pp. 941–943, 2010. This paper was also selected for publication in the May 2010 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science and in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics (VJBO), vol. 5, June 2010.

37. Z.H. Rao, S.M. Liao, and H.L. Tsai, “Effects of Shielding Gas Compositions on Arc Plasma and Metal Transfer in Gas Metal Arc Welding,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 107, 044902, 2010.

36. C.H. Lin, A. Rock, L. Jiang, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Real–Time Depth Measurement of Micro–Holes Drilled by Lasers,” Measurement Science and Technology, vol. 21, 025307, February 2010.

35. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Prediction of the Transport Property for a Polyatomic Gas,” Fluid Phase Equilibria, vol. 293, pp. 196–204, 2010.

34. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, Y.H. Chai, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “One–Step Fabrication of Nanostructures by Femtosecond Laser for Surface–Enhanced Raman Scattering,” Optics Express, vol. 17, pp. 21581–21589, 2009.

33. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, H. Xiao, Y.S. Chai, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Fabry–Perot Interferometer Embedded in a Glass Chip Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser,” Optics Letters, vol. 34, pp. 2408–2410, 2009. This paper was also selected for publication in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics (VJBO), vol. 4, Oct. 2009 and the October 2009 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.

32. X. Li, L. Jiang, and H.L. Tsai, “Phase Change Mechanisms during Ultrashort Double–Pulse Train Ablation of Nickel,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 106, 064906, 2009. This paper was also selected for publication in the October 2009 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.

31. X.Y. Lan, Y.K. Han, T. Wei, Y.N. Zhang, L. Jiang, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, "Surface–Enhanced Raman–Scattering Fiber Probe Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser," Optics Letters, vol. 34, pp. 2285–2287, 2009. This paper was also selected for publication in the September 2009 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science and in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics (VJBO), vol. 4, Oct. 2009.

30 Y.K. Han, X.W. Lan, T. Wei, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, “Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Silica Substrate Fast Fabrication by Femtosecond Laser Pulses,” Applied Physics A, vol. 97, pp. 721–724, 2009.

29. C.H. Lin, L. Jiang, Y.H. Chai, H. Xiao, S.J. Chen, and H.L. Tsai, “Fabrication of Microlens Array in Photosensitive Glass by Femtosecond Laser Direct Writing,” Applied Physics A, vol. 97, pp. 751–757, 2009.

28. H. Guo, J. Hu, and H.L. Tsai, “Formation of Weld Crater in GMAW of Aluminum Alloys,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 52, pp. 5533–5546, 2009.

27. L. Jiang. L. Li, and H.L. Tsai, “CO2 Gas Resonance Absorption at CO2 Laser Wavelength in Multiple Laser Coating,” Applied Physics B, vol. 97, pp. 199–206, 2009.

26. Y. Han, C.H. Lin, H. Xiao, and H.L. Tsai, “Femtosecond Laser–Induced Silicon Surface Morphology in Water Confinement,” Microsystem Technologies, vol. 15, pp. 1045–1049, 2009.

25. L. Jiang, L. Li, H.L. Tsai, and S. Wang,” Microscopic Energy Transport through Photon–Electron–Phonon Interactions during Ultrashort Laser Ablation of Wide Bandgap Materials Part Ι: Photon Absorption,” Chinese Journal of Lasers, vol. 36 (4), pp. 779–789, May 2009. (invited paper)

24. L. Li, L. Jiang, H.L. Tsai, and S. Wang, “Microscopic Energy Transport through Photon–Electron–Phonon Interactions during Ultrashort Laser Ablation of Wide Bandgap Materials Part ΙI: Phase Change,” Chinese Journal of Lasers, vol. 36(5), pp. 1029–1036, June 2009. (invited paper)

23. J. Zhou and H.L. Tsai, “Investigation of Mixing and Diffusion Processes in Hybrid Laser–MIG Welding,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, vol. 42, 095502, 2009.

22. Z.H. Rao, S.M. Liao, H.L. Tsai, P.C. Wang, and R. Stevenson, “Mathematical Modeling of Electrode Cooling in Resistance Spot Welding,” Welding Journal, vol. 88, pp. 111–s to 119–s, May 2009.

21. G. Xu, J. Hu, and H.L. Tsai, “Three–Dimensional Modeling of Arc Plasma and Metal Transfer in Gas Metal Arc Welding,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 52, pp. 1709–1724, 2009.

20. L. Jiang and H.L. Tsai, “A Plasma Model Combined with an Improved Two–Temperature Equation for Ultrafast Laser Ablation of Dielectrics,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 104, 093101, 2008. This paper was also selected for publication in the December 2008 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.

19. J. Zhou and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of Transport Phenomena in Hybrid Laser–MIG Welding,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 51, pp. 4353–4366, 2008.

18. Z. Liang and H.L. Tsai, “Determination of Vibrational Energy Levels and Transition Dipole Moments of CO2 Molecules by Density Functional Theory,” Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy, vol. 252, pp. 108–114, 2008.

17. G. Xu, J. Hu, and H.L. Tsai, “Three–Dimensional Modeling of the Plasma Arc in Arc Welding,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 104, 103301, 2008.

16. J. Hu and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of the Transport Phenomena in 3D GMAW of Thick Metals with Groove,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, vol. 41, 065202, 2008.

15. T. Wei, Y.K. Han, Y.J. Li, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, “Temperature–Insensitive Miniaturized Fiber Inline Fabry–Perot Interferometer for Highly Sensitive Refractive Index Measurement,” Optics Express, vol. 16, no. 8, pp. 5764–5769, 2008.

14. J. Hu, H. Guo, and H.L. Tsai, “Weld Pool Dynamics and the Formation of Ripples in 3D Gas Metal Arc Welding,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 51, pp. 2537–2552, 2008.

13. T. Wei, Y.K. Han, H.L. Tsai, and H. Xiao, “Miniaturized Fiber Inline Fabry–Perot Interferometer Fabricated with a Femtosecond Laser,” Optics Letters, vol. 66, no. 6, pp. 536–538, 2008. Featured in Photonics Spectra, “Tiny Fiber Fabry–Perot Created with Femtosecond Pulses: Extrinsic interferometer could detect chemicals in harsh environments,” by Breck Hitz, May, 2008. This paper was also selected for publication in Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics, vol. 3, issue 4, 2008 and the May 2008 issue of Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science.

12. J. Hu and H.L. Tsai, “Metal Transfer and Arc Plasma in Gas Metal Arc Welding,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, vol. 129, pp. 1025–1035, 2007.

11. L. Jiang and H.L. Tsai, “Modeling of Ultrashort Laser Pulse Train Processing of Metal Thin Films,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 50, pp. 3461–3470, 2007.

10. J. Zhou and H.L. Tsai, “Porosity Formation and Prevention in Pulsed Laser Welding,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, vol. 129, pp. 1014–1024, 2007.

9. J. Zhou and H.L. Tsai, “Effects of Electromagnetic Force on Melt Flow and Porosity Prevention in Pulsed Laser Keyhole Welding,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 50, pp. 2217–2235, 2007.

8. J. Hu and H.L. Tsai, “Heat and Mass Transfer in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Part I: The Arc,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 50, pp. 833–846, 2007.

7. J. Hu and H.L. Tsai, “Heat and Mass Transfer in Gas Metal Arc Welding, Part II: The Metal,” International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, vol. 50, pp. 808–820, 2007.

6. J. Zhou, H.L. Tsai, and T.F. Lehnhoff, “Investigation of Transport Phenomena and Defect Formation in Pulsed Laser Keyhole Welding of Zinc–Coated Steels,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, vol. 39, pp. 5338–5355, 2006.

5. Y. Cheng, H.L. Tsai, K. Sugioka, and K. Midorikawa, “Fabrication of 3D Microoptical Lenses in Photosensitive Glass Using Femtosecond Laser Micromachining,” Applied Physics A, vol. 85, pp. 11–14, 2006.

4. J. Hu and H.L. Tsai, “Effects of Welding Current on Droplet Generation and Arc Plasma in Gas Metal Arc Welding,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 100, pp. 053304 (1–12), 2006.

3. L. Jiang and H.L. Tsai, “Energy Transport and Nanostructuring of Dielectrics by Femtosecond Laser Pulse Trains,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, vol. 128, pp. 926–933, Sept. 2006.

2. L. Jiang and H.L. Tsai, “Plasma Modeling for Ultrashort Laser Ablation of Dielectrics,” Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 100, issue 2, pp. 023116(1–7), 2006. This paper was also selected for publication in Virtual Journal of Ultrafast Science, vol. 5, issue 8, August 2006.

1. J. Zhou, H.L. Tsai, P.C. Wang, “Transport Phenomena and Keyhole Dynamics in Pulsed Laser Welding,” ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, vol. 128, no. 7, pp. 680–690, July 2006.