nanoimprint lithography laser-assisted direct imprint lithography laser-assisted direct imprint laser assisted direct imprinting LADI A synthesis technique that uses mechanical deformation to transfer a pattern to a substrate. A solution of photosensitive resist (a polymer) is deposited on a silicon substrate by spin coating. A transparent stamp (e.g. quartz) containing the desired (nanosized) pattern on its surface is then pressed into the resist and a single laser pulse (XeCl excimer laser) is applied to melt the top layer of silicon. The molten silicon flows into the pattern then rapidly solidifies. laser assisted direct imprint lithography laser assisted direct imprint laser-assisted direct imprinting CHMO:0001394