Provided are a laser apparatus of continuous oscillation that is capable of enhancing the efficiency of substrate processing, a laser irradiation method, and a manufacturing method for a semiconductor device using the laser apparatus. A portion of a semiconductor film that should be left on a substrate...http://www.google.de/patents/US7892952?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7892952 - Laser apparatus, laser irradiation method, manufacturing method for semiconductor device, semiconductor device, production system for semiconductor device using the laser apparatus, and electronic equipment