Patent Publication Number: US-11389898-B2

Title: Laser processing apparatus, laser processing method, and method for manufacturing semiconductor apparatus

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a laser processing apparatus, a laser processing method, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-115538 (PTL1) discloses a laser processing apparatus and a laser processing method for forming grooves in a semiconductor wafer by irradiating the semiconductor wafer with a laser beam guided by a liquid column. 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     PTL 1: Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-115538 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     An object of the present invention is to provide a laser processing apparatus, a laser processing method, and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus that can efficiently process a workpiece and prevent debris, which is generated from the workpiece during laser processing of the workpiece, from adhering to the main surface of the workpiece. 
     Solution to Problem 
     A laser processing apparatus of the present invention includes a holder, a head, a first nozzle, and a driver. The holder is configured to hold a workpiece. The head is configured to irradiate a first portion of a main surface of the workpiece with a laser beam. The first nozzle is configured to supply a first liquid to the first portion. The driver is configured to drive the holder in such a manner that the workpiece can revolve around an optical axis of the laser beam at the first portion. 
     A laser processing method of the present invention includes supplying a first liquid from a first nozzle to a first portion of a main surface of a workpiece, and irradiating the first portion with a laser beam while revolving the workpiece around an optical axis of the laser beam at the first portion. 
     A method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus of the present invention includes separating a workpiece into an inner circumferential region of the workpiece and an outer circumferential region of the workpiece using the laser processing apparatus of the present invention, and forming semiconductor devices in the inner circumferential region of the workpiece before separating the workpiece. 
     Advantageous Effects of Invention 
     In the laser processing apparatus of the present invention, the revolution of the workpiece exerts a centrifugal force on the liquid layer formed on the main surface by supplying the first liquid onto the main surface. Due to this centrifugal force, the thickness of the liquid layer is smallest at the first portion and increases with distance from the first portion. Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of the laser beam due to the liquid layer can be reduced. Also, the main surface is prevented from being exposed through the liquid layer. The liquid layer immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing the workpiece with the laser beam. According to the laser processing apparatus of the present invention, the workpiece can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from the workpiece during laser processing of the workpiece can be prevented from adhering to the main surface of the workpiece. 
     In the laser processing method of the present invention, the revolution of the workpiece exerts a centrifugal force on the liquid layer formed on the main surface by supplying the first liquid onto the main surface. Due to this centrifugal force, the thickness of the liquid layer is smallest at the first portion and increases with distance from the first portion. Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of the laser beam due to the liquid layer can be reduced. Also, the main surface is prevented from being exposed through the liquid layer. The liquid layer immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing the workpiece with the laser beam. According to the laser processing method of the present invention, the workpiece can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from the workpiece during laser processing of the workpiece can be prevented from adhering to the main surface of the workpiece. 
     According to the method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus of the present invention, the workpiece can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from the workpiece during laser processing of the workpiece can be prevented from adhering to the main surface of the workpiece. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a schematic plan view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic side view of a workpiece to be processed using a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of a holder included in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a schematic cross-sectional view, taken along cross-sectional line V-V shown in  FIG. 2 , of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of a third driver included in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic partial enlarged view of a laser source unit included in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic partial enlarged cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  is a schematic cross-sectional view, taken along cross-sectional line IX-IX shown in  FIG. 2 , of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  is a plan view showing revolution of a workpiece in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 1 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 2 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 2 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 2 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 3 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 16  is a plan view showing revolution of a workpiece and a position of a second nozzle in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 3 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 17  is a control circuit block diagram in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 3 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 3 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 19  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 4 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 4 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 21  is a plan view showing revolution of a workpiece and movement of a second nozzle in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 4 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 22  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 4 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 23  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 5 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 24  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 6 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 25  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 6 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 26  is a plan view showing revolution and rotation of a workpiece in a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 6 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 27  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 6 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 28  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 7 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 29  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 7 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 30  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 7 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 31  is a schematic perspective view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 8 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 32  is a schematic cross-sectional view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 8 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 33  is a partial enlarged plan view of a laser processing apparatus in embodiment 8 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 34  shows a timing chart of a laser processing method in embodiment 8 of the present invention. 
         FIG. 35  shows a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus in embodiment 9 of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     Embodiments of the present invention are described hereinafter. Identical components are identically denoted, and the explanation thereof is not repeated. 
     Embodiment 1 
     With reference to  FIG. 1  to  FIG. 11 , a laser processing apparatus  1  in embodiment 1 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1  mainly includes a holder  10 , a head  50 , a first nozzle  54 , and a driver  29 . Laser processing apparatus  1  may further include a controller  80 . 
     Holder  10  is configured to hold a workpiece  2 . An example of workpiece  2  is described with reference to  FIG. 3 . Workpiece  2  may be a semiconductor wafer, such as a silicon wafer or a silicon carbide wafer. Workpiece  2  has a first main surface  3  and a second main surface  4  opposite to first main surface  3 . A semiconductor device, such as an insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) or a metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET), may be formed on first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . Workpiece  2  may include an inner circumferential region  5  and an outer circumferential region  6 . Inner circumferential region  5  may be thinner than outer circumferential region  6 . With reference to  FIG. 10 , the workpiece may have a notch  7  formed in first main surface  3 . Notch  7  may serve as an indication of the orientation of the workpiece. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , holder  10  may include a first holding sub-portion  11 , a plurality of second holding sub-portions  12 , and a plurality of first arms  13 . First holding sub-portion  11  may hold workpiece  2  with a larger area than second holding sub-portions  12 . First holding sub-portion  11  may be configured to hold inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2 . Second holding sub-portions  12  may be disposed around first holding sub-portion  11 . Second holding sub-portions  12  may be configured to hold outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2  at a plurality of spots. A plurality of first arms  13  are connected to a first base  31  and second holding sub-portions  12 . A plurality of first arms  13  are each configured to change its length. A plurality of first arms  13  can change the height of second holding sub-portions  12  in accordance with the shape of workpiece  2 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 4 , first holding sub-portion  11  has a first suction hole  14 . First holding sub-portion  11  may further have a cavity  15  and an exhaust hole  16 . First suction hole  14  communicates with cavity  15  via a first flow path  17 . Exhaust hole  16  communicates with cavity  15  via a second flow path  18 . First flow path  17  is smaller than second flow path  18  in cross-sectional area. For example, width w 1  of first flow path  17  may be narrower than width w 2  of second flow path  18 . Cavity  15  communicates with a pressurized gas supply portion  20 . When pressurized gas is supplied from pressurized gas supply portion  20  to cavity  15 , the pressurized gas is discharged to the outside of first holding sub-portion  11  from exhaust hole  16  through cavity  15  and second flow path  18 . Since first flow path  17  is smaller than second flow path  18  in cross-sectional area, a negative pressure is generated in first flow path  17  by the Venturi effect. Due to this negative pressure, inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  sticks to first holding sub-portion  11 . Thus, inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  is held on first holding sub-portion  11 . 
     Second holding sub-portions  12  have second suction holes  22 . Second suction holes  22  communicate with vacuum pumps  23 . By actuating vacuum pumps  23 , outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2  sticks to second holding sub-portions  12 . Thus, outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2  is held on second holding sub-portions  12 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 5  to  FIG. 8 , head  50  is configured to irradiate a first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  with a laser beam  62 . First portion  82  is a portion of workpiece  2  to be laser-processed, such as a boundary portion between inner circumferential region  5  and outer circumferential region  6 . Head  50  may include a mirror  51 , a lens  52 , and a transparent window  53 . Mirror  51  reflects laser beam  62  toward workpiece  2 . Lens  52  may condense laser beam  62 . Transparent window  53  transmits laser beam  62  and partitions the space in head  50 . 
     A laser source unit  60  is connected to head  50 . In particular, laser source unit  60  may be connected to head  50  via a light guide  66 , such as an optical fiber. With reference to  FIG. 7 , laser source unit  60  includes a laser source  61 . Laser source  61  outputs laser beam  62 . Laser source  61  may be, but is not limited to, an Nd:YAG laser, an Nd:YLF laser, an Nd:YVO 4  laser, or a Ti-sapphire laser. If workpiece  2  is a silicon carbide, laser beam  62  preferably has a wavelength of shorter than 532 nm. As shown in  FIG. 8 , laser beam  62  emitted from laser source  61  is reflected by mirror  51 , condensed by lens  52 , transmitted through transparent window  53 , and emitted to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 7 , laser source unit  60  may further include a shutter  63 , a frequency regulator  64 , and a power meter  65 . Shutter  63  is configured to operate switchably between a first state in which laser beam  62  is transmitted, and a second state in which laser beam  62  is blocked. Frequency regulator  64  regulates the oscillatory frequency of laser source  61 . Power meter  65  measures the power of laser beam  62  emitted from laser source  61 . Based on the measured power of laser beam  62 , the power of laser beam  62  emitted from laser source  61  can be adjusted. 
     With reference to  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , head  50  is attached to a third base  40 . In particular, head  50  may be attached to third base  40  movably in the height direction (z direction). Specifically, head  50  may be attached to third base  40  via a support  42  and a third driver  44 . Third driver  44  may include a third motor  45 , a third ball screw  46 , a fourth base  47 , and a fifth base  48  to which head  50  is fixed. 
     Support  42  may have one end attached to third base  40 , and the other end attached to fourth base  47 . Third motor  45  may be attached to fourth base  47 . Third driver  44  is configured to move head  50  in the height direction (z direction). Specifically, third ball screw  46  is screwed into fifth base  48 . Third ball screw  46  extends in the height direction (z direction). Third motor  45  rotates third ball screw  46 . Thus, head  50  can move in the height direction (z direction) in which third ball screw  46  extends. 
     First nozzle  54  is configured to supply a first liquid  73  to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . In particular, first nozzle  54  may be configured to supply first liquid  73  and emit laser beam  62  to first portion  82 . First nozzle  54  may be provided on head  50  in such a manner that laser beam  62  can be emitted from first nozzle  54  and can propagate through a liquid column ( 73 ) formed by first liquid  73  between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 . Laser beam  62  may propagate through liquid column ( 73 ) while being totally reflected by the surface of liquid column ( 73 ). 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 , a second stretchable protective cover  49  may cover the clearance between fourth base  47  and head  50 . Second stretchable protective cover  49  prevents first liquid  73  used at the time of laser processing and the debris generated during laser processing, from adhering to third motor  45  and third ball screw  46 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 8 , a liquid reservoir  70  is connected to head  50 . In particular, liquid reservoir  70  may be connected to head  50  via a first pipe  71  and a first pump  72 . First pump  72  is configured to operate switchably between a third state in which first liquid  73  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to head  50 , and a fourth state in which first liquid  73  from liquid reservoir  70  is blocked. Transparent window  53  keeps first liquid  73  out of mirror  51  and lens  52 . First liquid  73  supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to head  50  is supplied from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . By supplying first liquid  73  to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 , liquid column ( 73 ) is formed between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 . By supplying first liquid  73  to first portion  82 , first liquid  73  spreads over first main surface  3 , so that a liquid layer  79  is formed on first main surface  3 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 2 ,  FIG. 5 , and  FIG. 8  to  FIG. 10 , driver  29  is configured to drive holder  10  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can revolve around the optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . By driver  29  driving holder  10  in such a manner that holder  10  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 , workpiece  2  revolves along the locus  26  of the center of workpiece  2 . In this specification, the revolution of workpiece  2  refers to a circular motion or an elliptic motion of workpiece  2  around first portion  82  of workpiece  2 . In particular, workpiece  2  may make a circular motion around first portion  82  with a radius of r 1 . The velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2  may be constant or may be variable. Driver  29  may be configured to maintain the orientation of workpiece  2  while workpiece  2  is revolving. 
     Driver  29  may include a first driver  30  and a second driver  35 , but this is not a limitation. First driver  30  is configured to move holder  10  in a first direction (y direction). Specifically, first driver  30  may include first base  31 , a first motor  32 , a first ball screw  33 , and a first guide rail  34 . Holder  10  is fixed to first base  31 . First ball screw  33  and first guide rail  34  extend in the first direction (y direction). First guide rail  34  is fixed to a second base  36 . First ball screw  33  is screwed into first base  31 . First motor  32  rotates first ball screw  33 . Accordingly, first base  31  is movable in the first direction (y direction) in which first ball screw  33  and first guide rail  34  extend. 
     Second driver  35  is configured to move holder  10  in a second direction (x direction) that intersects the first direction (y direction). Specifically, second driver  35  may include second base  36 , a second motor  37 , a second ball screw  38 , and a second guide rail  39 . Second guide rail  39  is fixed to a third base  40 . Second ball screw  38  and second guide rail  39  extend in the second direction (x direction). Second ball screw  38  is screwed into second base  36 . Second motor  37  rotates second ball screw  38 . Accordingly, second base  36  is movable in the second direction (x direction) in which second ball screw  38  and second guide rail  39  extend. 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , a first stretchable protective cover  41  may cover the clearance between first base  31  and third base  40 . First stretchable protective cover  41  prevents first liquid  73  used at the time of laser processing and the debris generated during laser processing, from adhering to first motor  32 , first ball screw  33 , first guide rail  34 , second motor  37 , second ball screw  38 , and second guide rail  39 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 5  and  FIG. 8 , controller  80  is connected to laser source unit  60  and first pump  72 . Controller  80  controls the operation of laser source unit  60 . For example, controller  80  switches the operation of shutter  63  included in laser source unit  60 , between a first state in which laser beam  62  is transmitted and a second state in which laser beam  62  is blocked. Controller  80  controls the operation of first pump  72 . For example, controller  80  switches first pump  72  between a third state in which first liquid  73  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to head  50  and a fourth state in which first liquid  73  from liquid reservoir  70  is blocked. 
     Controller  80  is configured to control driver  29  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . In particular, controller  80  may be configured to control driver  29  in such a manner that the orientation of workpiece  2  is maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . Specifically, controller  80  is connected to first motor  32  and second motor  37 . Controller  80  controls first motor  32  and second motor  37  in such a manner that holder  10  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . In particular, controller  80  may control first motor  32  and second motor  37  in such a manner that the orientation of workpiece  2  is maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . Controller  80  is further connected to third motor  45 . Controller  80  controls third motor  45  to adjust the position of head  50  in the height direction (z direction) relative to workpiece  2  or holder  10 . 
     With reference mainly to  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 8 ,  FIG. 10 , and  FIG. 11 , a laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment is described. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . Specifically, controller  80  switches first pump  72  to the third state in which first liquid  73  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to head  50 , thus supplying first liquid  73  from liquid reservoir  70  to head  50 . First liquid  73  supplied to head  50  is supplied from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . The supplying of first liquid  73  includes forming liquid column ( 73 ) between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 , and forming liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . First liquid  73  may be supplied to first portion  82  of first main surface  3  before first portion  82  of first main surface  3  is irradiated with laser beam  62 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62  while revolving workpiece  2  around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . Specifically, controller  80  switches shutter  63  to the first state in which laser beam  62  is transmitted, so that first portion  82  of workpiece  2  is irradiated with laser beam  62 . Controller  80  controls first motor  32  and second motor  37  in such a manner that workpiece  2  and holder  10  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . In particular, the orientation of workpiece  2  may be maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . Laser beam  62  may propagate through liquid column ( 73 ) to irradiate first portion  82 . 
     First liquid  73  may continue being supplied to first portion  82  from the time before first portion  82  is irradiated with laser beam  62 . Workpiece  2  and holder  10  may start revolving at the same time as the irradiation of first portion  82  with laser beam  62  is started. Workpiece  2  and holder  10  may continue revolving from the time before the irradiation of first portion  82  with laser beam  62  is started. First liquid  73  may start to be supplied to first portion  82  at the same time as workpiece  2  and holder  10  start revolving. First liquid  73  may continue being supplied to first portion  82  from the time before workpiece  2  and holder  10  start revolving. 
     When first portion  82  is irradiated with laser beam  62 , workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . The revolution of workpiece  2  exerts a centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3 . Due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. First main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . The debris is, for example, melted material of workpiece  2 . If the orientation of workpiece  2  is maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 , the thickness distribution of liquid layer  79  can be stably maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment may further include stopping the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62  and stopping the revolution of workpiece  2 . Specifically, controller  80  switches shutter  63  to the second state in which laser beam  62  is blocked, thus stopping the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . Controller  80  stops first motor  32  and second motor  37 , and stops the revolution of workpiece  2  and holder  10 . The revolution of workpiece  2  and holder  10  may be stopped at the same time as the irradiation with laser beam  62  is stopped. The revolution of workpiece  2  and holder  10  may be stopped after the irradiation with laser beam  62  is stopped. 
     The advantageous effects of laser processing apparatus  1  and the laser processing method in the present embodiment will now be described. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment includes holder  10 , head  50 , first nozzle  54 , and driver  29 . Holder  10  is configured to hold workpiece  2 . Head  50  is configured to irradiate first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . First nozzle  54  is configured to supply first liquid  73  to first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . Driver  29  is configured to drive holder  10  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . 
     The revolution of workpiece  2  exerts centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  formed on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) by supplying first liquid  73  onto the main surface (first main surface  3 ). Due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Also, the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment, first liquid  73  is supplied onto first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  only from first nozzle  54 . Laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment can reduce the amount of first liquid  73  required to form liquid layer  79  having a thickness distribution such that the thickness is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Further, laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment can simplify the liquid supply equipment, such as first pipe  71  and first pump  72 , required to form such a thickness distribution of liquid layer  79 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment, first nozzle  54  may be provided on head  50  in such a manner that laser beam  62  can be emitted from first nozzle  54  and can propagate through liquid column ( 73 ) formed by first liquid  73  between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 . Accordingly, laser beam  62  is stably guided to first portion  82  of workpiece  2  through liquid column ( 73 ). Also, the heat generated at first portion  82  at the time of laser processing is cooled by first liquid  73 . Laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment can improve the quality of laser-processed workpiece  2 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment, driver  29  may be configured to maintain the orientation of workpiece  2  while workpiece  2  is revolving. Accordingly, the thickness distribution of liquid layer  79  can be stably maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving. According to laser processing apparatus  1  in the present embodiment, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 , and irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62  while revolving workpiece  2  around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . 
     The revolution of workpiece  2  exerts centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  formed on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) by supplying first liquid  73  onto the main surface (first main surface  3 ). Due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Also, the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface of workpiece  2 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, first liquid  73  is supplied onto first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  only from first nozzle  54 . The laser processing method in the present embodiment can reduce the amount of first liquid  73  required to form liquid layer  79  having a thickness distribution such that the thickness is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Further, the laser processing method in the present embodiment can simplify the liquid supply equipment, such as first pipe  71  and first pump  72 , required to form such a thickness distribution of liquid layer  79 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the laser beam may be emitted from the first nozzle and propagate through the liquid column formed by the first liquid between the first nozzle and the first portion. Accordingly, laser beam  62  is stably guided to first portion  82  of workpiece  2  through liquid column ( 73 ). Also, the heat generated at first portion  82  at the time of laser processing is cooled by first liquid  73 . The laser processing method in the present embodiment can improve the quality of laser-processed workpiece  2 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, first liquid  73  may continue being supplied to first portion  82  from the time before first portion  82  is irradiated with laser beam  62 . Since liquid layer  79  is formed on first main surface  3  before first portion  82  is irradiated with laser beam  62 , liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface of workpiece  2 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the orientation of the workpiece may be maintained while the workpiece is revolving. Accordingly, the thickness distribution of liquid layer  79  can be stably maintained while workpiece  2  is revolving. According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     Embodiment 2 
     With reference to  FIG. 12  and  FIG. 13 , a laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   b  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1  in embodiment 1, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   b  further includes a second nozzle  76  configured to supply a second liquid  78  to a second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76  may be attached to head  50  via a second arm  77 , but this is not a limitation. Second nozzle  76  is connected to liquid reservoir  70 . In particular, second nozzle  76  may be connected to liquid reservoir  70  via a second pipe  74  and a second pump  75 . Second pump  75  is configured to operate switchably between a fifth state in which second liquid  78  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to second nozzle  76 , and a sixth state in which second liquid  78  from liquid reservoir  70  is blocked. The material of second liquid  78  may be the same as the material of first liquid  73 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . Second nozzle  76  may have a larger opening area than first nozzle  54 . For example, the opening area of second nozzle  76  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times larger than the opening area of first nozzle  54 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 13 , controller  80  is connected to second pump  75 . Controller  80  controls the operation of second pump  75 . For example, controller  80  is configured to switch second pump  75  between a fifth state in which second liquid  78  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to second nozzle  76 , and a sixth state in which second liquid  78  supplied from liquid reservoir  70  is blocked. 
     With reference to  FIG. 13  and  FIG. 14 , a laser processing method in embodiment 2 is described. The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 1, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to the second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82  before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . Specifically, controller  80  switches second pump  75  to the fifth state in which second liquid  78  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to second nozzle  76 , thus supplying second liquid  78  from liquid reservoir  70  to second nozzle  76 . Second liquid  78  supplied to second nozzle  76  is supplied from second nozzle  76  to the second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . Second liquid  78  may start to be supplied to the second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82  after first liquid  73  starts to be supplied to first portion  82  and before first portion  82  of first main surface  3  is irradiated with laser beam  62 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment may include stopping the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 , and stopping the supply of second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to the second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . Specifically, controller  80  switches shutter  63  to the second state in which laser beam  62  is blocked, thus stopping the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . Controller  80  switches second pump  75  to the sixth state in which second liquid  78  supplied from liquid reservoir  70  is blocked, thus stopping supply of second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to first main surface  3 . The supply of second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  may be stopped at the same time as the irradiation with laser beam  62  is stopped. The supply of second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  may be stopped after the irradiation with laser beam  62  is stopped. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   b  in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of laser processing apparatus  1  in embodiment 1. Laser processing apparatus  1   b  in the present embodiment further includes second nozzle  76  configured to supply second liquid  78  to the second portion of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  is higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . Since liquid layer  79  is formed by first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  and second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76 , the time required to form liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  can be shortened. Time T before first portion  82  of first main surface  3  is irradiated with laser beam  62  can be shortened. According to laser processing apparatus  1   b  in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of the laser processing method in embodiment 1. The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to the second portion of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82  before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . Since liquid layer  79  is formed by first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  and second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76 , the time required to form liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  can be shortened. Time T before first portion  82  of first main surface  3  is irradiated with laser beam  62  can be shortened. According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed. 
     Embodiment 3 
     With reference to  FIG. 15  to  FIG. 17 , a laser processing apparatus  1   c  in embodiment 3 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   c  further includes a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  configured to supply second liquid  78  toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 . The number of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  is not limited to two but may be three or more. 
     Second nozzle  76  may be attached to head  50  via second arm  77 , but this is not a limitation. Second nozzle  90  may be attached to head  50  via a third arm  91 , but this is not a limitation. A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are connected to liquid reservoir  70  (not shown). A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are configured to operate switchably between a seventh state in which second liquid  78  is supplied toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 , and an eighth state in which second liquid  78  is blocked. Second arm  77  may be configured to change its length in accordance with the revolution of workpiece  2 . Third arm  91  may be configured to change its length in accordance with the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are disposed in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82 . In particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be disposed on a closed loop  28 . In further particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be evenly spaced on closed loop  28  around first portion  82 . Closed loop  28  is formed by a line of intersection points  92  in plan view of first main surface  3 . Each intersection point  92  is a point at which the first outer edge of workpiece  2  at a first position in the revolution intersects the second outer edge of workpiece  2  at a second position apart from the first position by 180° revolution. The first position is any position in the revolution of workpiece  2 . By workpiece  2  making one-round revolution, a line of intersection points  92  is formed. While workpiece  2  is revolving, a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  continues facing first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 . 
     In particular, the revolution of workpiece  2  may be a circular motion around first portion  82 , closed loop  28  may be a circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ), and a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be disposed on circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) around first portion  82  in plan view of first main surface  3 . In further particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be evenly spaced on circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) around first portion  82 . Radius r 2  of circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) is equal to the distance between intersection point  92  and first portion  82  in plan view of first main surface  3 . 
     Controller  80  controls the open/closed status of each of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . Controller  80  is configured to switch each of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  between a seventh state in which passage of the second liquid is allowed, and an eighth state in which the second liquid is blocked. Controller  80  may be configured to, throughout the revolution of workpiece  2 , supply second liquid  78  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  and stop supply of second liquid  78  from the remaining part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . Controller  80  may be configured to change the length of second arm  77  and the length of third arm  91  in accordance with the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 15  to  FIG. 18 , a laser processing method in embodiment 3 is described. The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying second liquid  78  from a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82  before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . Specifically, controller  80  switches second pump  75  to the fifth state in which second liquid  78  is supplied from liquid reservoir  70  to a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 , thus supplying second liquid  78  from liquid reservoir  70  to a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . Controller  80  switches a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  to the seventh state in which second liquid  78  is supplied toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 , thus supplying second liquid  78  from a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are disposed in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 . In particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be disposed on closed loop  28 . In further particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be evenly spaced on closed loop  28  around first portion  82 . Closed loop  28  is formed by a line of intersection points  92  in plan view of first main surface  3 . Each intersection point  92  is a point at which the first outer edge of workpiece  2  at a first position in the revolution intersects the second outer edge of workpiece  2  at a second position apart from the first position by 180° revolution. The first position is any position in the revolution of workpiece  2 . By workpiece  2  making one-round revolution, a line of intersection points  92  is formed. While workpiece  2  is revolving, a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  continues facing first main surface  3  other than first portion  82 . 
     In particular, the revolution of workpiece  2  may be a circular motion around first portion  82 , closed loop  28  may be circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ), and a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be disposed on circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) around first portion  82  in plan view of first main surface  3 . In further particular, in plan view of first main surface  3 , a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be evenly spaced on circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) around first portion  82 . Radius r 2  of circle&#39;s circumference ( 28 ) is equal to the distance between intersection point  92  and first portion  82  in plan view of first main surface  3 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the supplying of second liquid  78  may include, throughout the revolution of workpiece  2 , supplying second liquid  78  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  and stopping supply of second liquid  78  from the remaining part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . For example, as shown in  FIG. 18 , while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  is supplied toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82  alternately from second nozzle  76  and second nozzle  90 . Since one or more of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  continues facing the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82  while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  continues being supplied toward first main surface  3  other than first portion  82  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment further includes a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  configured to supply second liquid  78  toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  is higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are disposed in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82 . Accordingly, the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment, the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment, in plan view of the main surface (first main surface  3 ), a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  may be disposed on closed loop  28 . Closed loop  28  is formed by a line of intersection points  92 . Each intersection point  92  is a point at which the first outer edge of workpiece  2  at a first position in the revolution of workpiece  2  intersects the second outer edge of workpiece  2  at a second position apart from the first position by 180° revolution. By workpiece  2  making one-round revolution, a line of intersection points  92  is formed. Accordingly, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  continues being supplied toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment, the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment further includes controller  80 . Controller  80  is configured to, throughout the revolution of workpiece  2 , supply second liquid  78  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  and stop supply of second liquid  78  from the remaining part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   c  in the present embodiment, the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 , and the amount of second liquid  78  used can be reduced. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of the laser processing method in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes supplying second liquid  78  from a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82  before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . A plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  are disposed in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied toward the main surface (first main surface  3 ) other than first portion  82 . Accordingly, the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the supplying of second liquid  78  includes, throughout the revolution of workpiece  2 , supplying second liquid  78  from a part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90  and stopping supply of second liquid  78  from the remaining part of a plurality of second nozzles  76 ,  90 . According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 , and the amount of second liquid  78  used can be reduced. 
     Embodiment 4 
     With reference to  FIG. 19  to  FIG. 21 , a laser processing apparatus  1   d  in embodiment 4 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   d  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   d  further includes second nozzle  76  configured to supply second liquid  78  to first main surface  3 . Second nozzle  76  is configured to be movable relative to holder  10  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied to the same spot  93  on first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . In particular, second nozzle  76  may be configured to be movable relative to holder  10  in such a manner that second nozzle  76  revolves in the same way as workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . The same spot  93  on first main surface  3  may be, but is not limited to, the center of first main surface  3 . 
     Specifically, a fourth driver ( 95 ) may include a fourth motor  95 . Fourth driver ( 95 ) may be attached to the inside of first base  31 . Second nozzle  76  may be connected to fourth motor  95  via second arm  77 . First base  31  may have a gap  96  formed around holder  10 . Gap  96  may have a circular shape, but this is not a limitation. Second arm  77  extends through gap  96 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 20 , controller  80  is further connected to fourth motor  95 . Controller  80  controls fourth motor  95  to move second nozzle  76 . Controller  80  is configured to move second nozzle  76  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied to the same spot  93  on first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . Controller  80  may be configured in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second nozzle  76  revolves in the same way as workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . For example, controller  80  may be configured in such a manner that, when workpiece  2  makes a circular motion around first portion  82  with a radius of r 1  in plan view of first main surface  3 , second nozzle  76  makes a circular motion around first portion  82  with a radius of r 1  in plan view of first main surface  3 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 20  to  FIG. 22 , a laser processing method in embodiment 4 is described. The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to first main surface  3  before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . Second nozzle  76  moves in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  continues being supplied to the same spot  93  on first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . In particular, second nozzle  76  may move relative to holder  10  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second nozzle  76  revolves in the same way as workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . The same spot  93  on first main surface  3  may be, but is not limited to, the center of first main surface  3 . 
     Controller  80  controls fourth motor  95  to move second nozzle  76  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  continues being supplied to the same spot  93  on first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . In particular, controller  80  may control fourth motor  95  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second nozzle  76  revolves in the same way as workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . For example, controller  80  may control fourth motor  95  in such a manner that, when workpiece  2  makes a circular motion around first portion  82  with a radius of r 1  in plan view of first main surface  3 , second nozzle  76  also makes a circular motion around first portion  82  with a radius of r 1  in plan view of first main surface  3 . 
     The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . For example, the second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be ten or more times, or twenty or more times higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment may include stopping the revolution of workpiece  2  and stopping the movement of second nozzle  76 . Specifically, controller  80  stops fourth motor  95  to stop the movement of second nozzle  76 . Controller  80  may stop the movement of second nozzle  76  at the same time as stopping the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   d  in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   d  in the present embodiment further includes second nozzle  76  configured to supply second liquid  78  to the main surface (first main surface  3 ). The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . Second nozzle  76  is configured to be movable relative to holder  10  in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  can continue being supplied to the same spot  93  on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . 
     Since second liquid  78  continues being supplied to the same spot  93  on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  while workpiece  2  is revolving, the thickness distribution of liquid layer  79  can be maintained. Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced, and the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   d  in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently and stably processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects in addition to the advantageous effects of the laser processing method in embodiment 2. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) before irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . Second nozzle  76  moves in such a manner that, while workpiece  2  is revolving, second liquid  78  continues being supplied to the same spot  93  on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . 
     Since second liquid  78  continues being supplied to the same spot  93  on the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  while workpiece  2  is revolving, the thickness distribution of liquid layer  79  can be maintained. Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced, and the main surface (first main surface  3 ) is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . According to the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently and stably processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be reliably prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . 
     Embodiment 5 
     With reference to  FIG. 23 , a laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   e  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1   d  in embodiment 4, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   e  is configured to supply first liquid  73  from a first nozzle  54   e , instead of being configured to supply first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  as in laser processing apparatus  1   d . Specifically, laser processing apparatus  1   e  includes first nozzle  54   e  configured to supply first liquid  73  toward first portion  82 . First liquid  73  is supplied not from first nozzle  54  but from first nozzle  54   e . First nozzle  54  serves only as an emission hole of laser beam  62 . First nozzle  54   e  may be attached to head  50  via a fourth arm  77   e , but this is not a limitation. First nozzle  54   e  is connected to liquid reservoir  70 . In particular, first nozzle  54   e  may be connected to liquid reservoir  70  via first pipe  71  and first pump  72 . Head  50  is not connected to liquid reservoir  70 . Laser beam  62  does not propagate through liquid column ( 73 ). 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 4, but is different mainly in the following respects. In the present embodiment, first liquid  73  is supplied not from first nozzle  54  but from first nozzle  54   e . Laser beam  62  does not propagate through liquid column ( 73 ). 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   e  and the laser processing method in the present embodiment bring about the advantageous effects similar to those of laser processing apparatus  1   d  and the laser processing method in embodiment 4. In embodiments 1 to 3, 6, and 8, first liquid  73  may be supplied from first nozzle  54   e , instead of being supplied from first nozzle  54 . 
     Embodiment 6 
     With reference to  FIG. 24  to  FIG. 26 , a laser processing apparatus if in embodiment 6 is described. Laser processing apparatus if in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     In laser processing apparatus if in the present embodiment, driver  29  is configured to rotate workpiece  2  around the central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  while workpiece  2  is revolving. Central axis  2   f  passes through the center  2   c  of first main surface  3  and is perpendicular to first main surface  3 . The second angular velocity of the rotation of workpiece  2  is lower than the first angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     Specifically, driver  29  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to driver  29  in embodiment 1, but further includes a case  31   p , a fifth motor  31   q , a third ball screw  31   r , and a base plate  31   m . First base  31  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to first base  31  in embodiment 1, but is a hollow member. Case  31   p  is disposed in first base  31 . Case  31   p  extends in the first direction (y direction). Case  31   p  contains a part of first ball screw  33 . 
     Fifth motor  31   q  is disposed in first base  31 . Fifth motor  31   q  is disposed on the external surface of case  31   p . Fifth motor  31   q  is spaced apart from first ball screw  33  by case  31   p . Fifth motor  31   q  is electrically connected to controller  80 . One end of third ball screw  31   r  is rotatably connected to fifth motor  31   q . Third ball screw  31   r  extends through a hole  31   n  of first base  31 . The other end of third ball screw  31   r  is fixed to base plate  31   m . Holder  10  is fixed to base plate  31   m.    
     Fifth motor  31   q  rotates third ball screw  31   r , thus rotating base plate  31   m  and holder  10 . By first motor  32 , second motor  37 , and fifth motor  31   q , workpiece  2  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82  while rotating around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  (while changing the orientation of workpiece  2 ). Central axis  2   f  passes through center  2   c  of first main surface  3  and is perpendicular to first main surface  3 . The second angular velocity of the rotation of workpiece  2  is lower than the first angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     Controller  80  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to controller  80  in embodiment 1, but is further connected to fifth motor  31   q . Controller  80  is configured to control driver  29  to revolve workpiece  2  around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82  while rotating workpiece  2  (while changing the orientation of workpiece  2 ). Specifically, controller  80  controls first motor  32 , second motor  37 , and fifth motor  31   q . Controller  80  controls first motor  32  and second motor  37  to revolve holder  10  around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  while controlling fifth motor  31   q  to rotate holder  10  around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . 
     Controller  80  may be configured to control driver  29  (first motor  32 , second motor  37 , and fifth motor  31   q ) in such a manner that the second angular velocity of the rotation of workpiece  2  is lower than the first angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 . Accordingly, while workpiece  2  is revolving, the thickness of liquid layer  79  can stably continue to be smallest at first portion  82 . The second angular velocity of the rotation of workpiece  2  may be, for example, ½ or less of the first angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 , ⅓ or less of the angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 , ¼ or less of the angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 , ⅙ or less of the angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 , or ⅛ or less of the angular velocity of the revolution of workpiece  2 . 
     In particular, controller  80  may be configured to control driver  29  (first motor  32 , second motor  37 , and fifth motor  31   q ) in such a manner that the sum of the first rotational angle of the revolution of workpiece  2  and the second rotational angle of the rotation of workpiece  2  is an integral multiple of 360°. For example, as shown in  FIG. 26 , the first rotational angle of the revolution of workpiece  2  may be 270°, and the second rotational angle of the rotation of workpiece  2  may be 90°. Accordingly, the processing end position of workpiece  2  can coincide with the processing start position of workpiece  2 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 27 , a laser processing method using laser processing apparatus if in the present embodiment is described. The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 2, but is different in the following respects. In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  is rotating around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  while revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . 
     Specifically, after starting to supply first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 , controller  80  may control first motor  32  and second motor  37  to revolve workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82  while controlling fifth motor  31   q  to rotate workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  (while changing the orientation of workpiece  2 ). Alternatively, at the same time as starting to supply first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 , controller  80  may control first motor  32  and second motor  37  to revolve workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82  while controlling fifth motor  31   q  to rotate workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  (while changing the orientation of workpiece  2 ). 
     While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , controller  80  continues revolving workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82  while rotating workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  (while changing the orientation of workpiece  2 ). While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Also, first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . 
     The revolution and the rotation of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) may be stopped after or at the same time as the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62  is stopped. Specifically, controller  80  stops first motor  32 , second motor  37 , and fifth motor  31   q  to stop the revolution and the rotation of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ). In particular, as shown in  FIG. 26 , the revolution and the rotation of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) may be stopped when the sum of the first rotational angle of the revolution of workpiece  2  and the second rotational angle of the rotation of workpiece  2  is an integral multiple of 360°. 
     Laser processing apparatus if in the present embodiment brings about the advantageous effects similar to those of laser processing apparatus  1   b  in embodiment 2. The laser processing method in the present embodiment brings about the advantageous effects similar to those of the laser processing method in embodiment 2. In embodiments 1 and 3 to 7, workpiece  2  may rotate around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  while revolving. 
     Embodiment 7 
     With reference to  FIG. 28  and  FIG. 29 , a laser processing apparatus  1   g  in embodiment 7 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5, but is different mainly in the following respects. Laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment is configured to supply gas  73   b  from a gas nozzle  76   g  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 , instead of being configured to supply first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  as in laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5. 
     Specifically, laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment includes gas nozzle  76   g , a gas supply portion  70   b , and a gas pipe  74   b , instead of first nozzle  54   e , first pipe  71 , and first pump  72  in laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5. Gas nozzle  76   g  is in fluid communication with gas supply portion  70   b  via gas pipe  74   b . Gas supply portion  70   b  is electrically connected to controller  80 . Controller  80  is configured to control gas supply portion  70   b  to supply gas  73   b  from gas supply portion  70   b  through gas pipe  74   b  to gas nozzle  76   g . Gas supply portion  70   b  may include a gas pump (not shown) configured to send gas  73   b  toward gas nozzle  76   g.    
     Gas nozzle  76   g  is configured to blow gas  73   b  onto first portion  82 . Gas  73   b  is blown onto liquid layer  79  formed by second liquid  78 , and thus the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. First main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . 
     Controller  80  is configured to control gas supply portion  70   b  to continue blowing gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  while first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 . Controller  80  is configured to control gas supply portion  70   b  to continue blowing gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  before or at the same time as starting the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . Controller  80  may be configured to control gas supply portion  70   b  to blow gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  while workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) is revolving. 
     With reference to  FIG. 30 , a laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment is described. The laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5, but is different in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes blowing gas  73   b  from gas nozzle  76   g  onto first portion  82  of workpiece  2 , instead of supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of workpiece  2  as in the laser processing method in embodiment 5. While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , gas  73   b  continues being blown from gas nozzle  76   g  onto first portion  82  of workpiece  2 . The blow of gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  may be performed after second liquid  78  starts to be supplied to the second portion of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . The blow of gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  may be performed before or at the same time as second liquid  78  starts to be supplied to the second portion of first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . 
     After or at the same time as the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62  is stopped, the revolution of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) and the blow of gas  73   b  may be stopped. Specifically, controller  80  may stop first motor  32  and second motor  37  to stop the revolution of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ), and may stop the operation of gas supply portion  70   b  to stop the blow of gas  73   b.    
     Laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment brings about the following advantageous effects similar to those of laser processing apparatus  1   e  in embodiment 5. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment includes holder  10 , head  50 , gas nozzle  76   g , second nozzle  76 , and driver  29 . Holder  10  is configured to hold workpiece  2 . Head  50  is configured to irradiate first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . Gas nozzle  76   g  is configured to blow gas  73   b  onto first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76  is configured to supply second liquid  78  to the second portion of the main surface different from first portion  82 . Driver  29  is configured to drive holder  10  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can revolve around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes blowing gas  73   b  onto first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 , supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76  to the second portion of the main surface different from first portion  82 , and irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62  while revolving workpiece  2  around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62  at first portion  82 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment and the laser processing method in the present embodiment, gas  73   b  continues being blown from gas nozzle  76   g  onto first portion  82  of workpiece  2  while first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 . While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  is smallest at first portion  82  and increases with distance from first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Also, first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   g  in the present embodiment and the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . In embodiments 1 to 4, 6, and 8, gas  73   b  may be supplied from gas nozzle  76   g  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 , instead of supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . 
     Embodiment 8 
     With reference to  FIG. 31  to  FIG. 33 , a laser processing apparatus  1   h  in embodiment 8 is described. Laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment is similar in configuration to laser processing apparatus if in embodiment 6, but is different mainly in the following respects. 
     In laser processing apparatus  1   h , holder  10  is configured to hold workpiece  2  in such a manner that first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane). First portion  82  is at a position higher than the second portion and center  2   c  of first main surface  3 . The second portion to which second liquid  78  is supplied may be at a position higher than center  2   c  of first main surface  3 . Inclination angle θ 1  of first main surface  3  relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane) may be, but is not limited to, 45° or less, 30° or less, 15° or less, or 10° or less. Inclination angle θ 1  of first main surface  3  relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane) may be, but is not limited to, 1° or more, 3° or more, or 5° or more. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment includes a second nozzle  76   h , instead of second nozzle  76  in embodiment 6. Second nozzle  76   h  is configured to supply second liquid  78  to the second portion of first main surface  3  different from first portion  82 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . As shown in  FIG. 33 , second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . If first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  has a circular shape, the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3  is diameter D of first main surface  3 . 
     First main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane). Due to the gravity exerting on first liquid  73 , first liquid  73  supplied to first portion  82  runs down first main surface  3  without spreading over first main surface  3 . However, second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . Accordingly, with first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  being inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane), the most part of first main surface  3  can still be prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79  formed by first liquid  73  and second liquid  78 , and liquid layer  79  can cool and wash away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . 
     Angle θ 2  between a third direction from center  2   c  of first main surface  3  to first portion  82 , and a fourth direction in which second liquid  78  is jetted from second nozzle  76   h  to first main surface  3  may be 90° or more, or 100° or more. Accordingly, a part of second liquid  78  can flow from the second portion to first portion  82  against the gravity. The thickness of liquid layer  79  can be reduced gradually from center  2   c  toward first portion  82 . The most part of first main surface  3  can be prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79  formed by first liquid  73  and second liquid  78 , and liquid layer  79  can cool and wash away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . Second inclination angle θ 2  may be, but is not limited to, 135° or less, or 120° or less. 
     Driver  29  is configured to drive holder  10  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can rotate around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . Specifically, controller  80  is configured to control driver  29  (fifth motor  31   q ) to rotate workpiece  2  around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , workpiece  2  rotates around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . The rotation of workpiece  2  exerts centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3 . Due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  formed by first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  can gradually be reduced from center  2   c  of first main surface  3  toward first portion  82 . 
     In laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment, first nozzle  54  may be provided on head  50 , as in laser processing apparatus if in embodiment 6. Laser beam  62  may be emitted from first nozzle  54 . Laser beam  62  may propagate through liquid column ( 73 ) formed by first liquid  73  between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 34 , a laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment is described. The laser processing method using laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment includes steps similar to those of the laser processing method using laser processing apparatus if in embodiment 6, but is different in the following respects. 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane), and supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76   h  to the second portion of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 . The second supply rate of second liquid  78  may be higher than the first supply rate of first liquid  73 . 
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62  while rotating workpiece  2  around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . First portion  82  is at a position higher than the second portion and center  2   c . Specifically, controller  80  may control fifth motor  31   q  to rotate workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  after starting to supply first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . Alternatively, controller  80  may control fifth motor  31   q  to rotate workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2  at the same time as starting to supply first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . 
     While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , controller  80  continues rotating workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 , and continues supplying first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . The rotation of workpiece  2  exerts centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3 . While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  formed by first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  can be gradually reduced from center  2   c  toward first portion  82 . Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Since second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 , first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . 
     While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , controller  80  may or may not revolve workpiece  2  around optical axis  25 . After or at the same time as the irradiation of workpiece  2  with laser beam  62  is stopped, the rotation of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) may be stopped. Specifically, controller  80  stops fifth motor  31   q  to stop the rotation of workpiece  2  (holder  10 ). 
     In the laser processing method in the present embodiment, laser beam  62  may be emitted from first nozzle  54 , as in the laser processing method in embodiment 6. Laser beam  62  may propagate through liquid column ( 73 ) formed by first liquid  73  between first nozzle  54  and first portion  82 . 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment and the laser processing method in the present embodiment bring about the following advantageous effects similar to those of laser processing apparatus if in embodiment 6 and the laser processing method in embodiment 6. 
     Laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment includes holder  10 , head  50 , first nozzle  54 , second nozzle  76   h , and driver  29 . Holder  10  is configured to hold workpiece  2  in such a manner that the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  is inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane). Head  50  is configured to irradiate first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) with laser beam  62 . First nozzle  54  is configured to supply first liquid  73  to first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76   h  is configured to supply second liquid  78  to the second portion of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of the main surface (first main surface  3 ). Driver  29  is configured to drive holder  10  in such a manner that workpiece  2  can rotate around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . Central axis  2   f  passes through center  2   c  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) and is perpendicular to the main surface (first main surface  3 ). First portion  82  is at a position higher than the second portion and center  2   c.    
     The laser processing method in the present embodiment includes supplying first liquid  73  from first nozzle  54  to first portion  82  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2  inclined relative to a horizontal plane (x-y plane), and supplying second liquid  78  from second nozzle  76   h  to the second portion of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) different from first portion  82 . Second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of the main surface (first main surface  3 ). The laser processing method in the present embodiment further includes irradiating first portion  82  with laser beam  62  while rotating workpiece  2  around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 . Central axis  2   f  passes through center  2   c  of the main surface (first main surface  3 ) and is perpendicular to the main surface (first main surface  3 ). First portion  82  is at a position higher than the second portion and center  2   c.    
     In laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment and the laser processing method in the present embodiment, while first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , controller  80  continues rotating workpiece  2  (holder  10 ) around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 , and continues supplying first liquid  73  and second liquid  78  to first main surface  3  of workpiece  2 . The rotation of workpiece  2  exerts centrifugal force  27  on liquid layer  79  on first main surface  3 . While first portion  82  is being irradiated with laser beam  62 , due to this centrifugal force  27 , the thickness of liquid layer  79  can be gradually reduced from center  2   c  of first main surface  3  toward first portion  82 . 
     Therefore, diffusion and attenuation of laser beam  62  due to liquid layer  79  can be reduced. Since second nozzle  76   h  has width W greater than or equal to the maximum length of workpiece  2  in plan view of first main surface  3 , first main surface  3  of workpiece  2  is prevented from being exposed through liquid layer  79 . Liquid layer  79  immediately cools and washes away the debris generated by processing workpiece  2  with laser beam  62 . According to laser processing apparatus  1   h  in the present embodiment and the laser processing method in the present embodiment, workpiece  2  can be efficiently processed, and the debris generated from workpiece  2  during laser processing of workpiece  2  can be prevented from adhering to the main surface (first main surface  3 ) of workpiece  2 . In embodiments 1 to 5 and 7, workpiece  2  may rotate around central axis  2   f  of workpiece  2 , instead of revolving around optical axis  25  of laser beam  62 . 
     Embodiment 9 
     With reference to  FIG. 3  and  FIG. 35 , a method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus in embodiment 9 is described. 
     The method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus in the present embodiment includes separating (S 1 ) workpiece  2  into inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  and outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2  using a laser processing apparatus in any one of embodiments 1 to 8 or a laser processing method in any one of embodiments 1 to 8, and forming (S 2 ) a plurality of semiconductor devices in inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2 . The plurality of semiconductor devices may be, for example, insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) or metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). 
     A plurality of semiconductor devices may be formed (S 2 ) in inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  before separating (S 1 ) workpiece  2  into inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  and outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2 . A plurality of semiconductor devices may be formed (S 2 ) in inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  after separating (S 1 ) workpiece  2  into inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  and outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2 . A part of a plurality of semiconductor devices may be formed (S 2 ) in inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  before separating (S 1 ) workpiece  2  into inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  and outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2 , and the remaining part of a plurality of semiconductor devices may be formed (S 2 ) in inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  after separating (S 1 ) workpiece  2  into inner circumferential region  5  of workpiece  2  and outer circumferential region  6  of workpiece  2 . 
     The method for manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus in the present embodiment brings about the advantageous effects similar to those of laser processing apparatuses  1 ,  1   b ,  1   c ,  1   d ,  1   e ,  1   f ,  1   g ,  1   h  and the laser processing methods in embodiments 1 to 8. 
     It should be understood that embodiments 1 to 9 disclosed herein are illustrative in every respect, not limitative. At least two of embodiments 1 to 9 disclosed herein may be combined if compatible. The scope of the present invention is defined not by the above description but by the terms of the claims, and is intended to include any modification within the meaning and scope equivalent to the terms of the claims. 
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       1 ,  1   b ,  1   c ,  1   d ,  1   e ,  1   f ,  1   g ,  1   h : laser processing apparatus;  2 : workpiece;  2   c : center;  2   f : central axis;  3 : first main surface;  4 : second main surface;  5 : inner circumferential region;  6 : outer circumferential region;  7 : notch;  10 : holder;  11 : first holding sub-portion;  12 : second holding sub-portion;  13 : first arm;  14 : first suction hole;  15 : cavity;  16 : exhaust hole;  17 : first flow path;  18 : second flow path;  20 : pressurized gas supply portion;  22 : second suction hole;  23 : vacuum pump;  25 : optical axis;  26 : locus of center of workpiece;  27 : centrifugal force;  28 : closed loop;  29 : driver;  30 : first driver;  31 : first base;  31   m : base plate;  31   n : hole;  31   p : case;  31   q : fifth motor;  31   r : third ball screw;  32 : first motor;  33 : first ball screw;  34 : first guide rail;  35 : second driver;  36 : second base;  37 : second motor;  38 : second ball screw;  39 : second guide rail;  40 : third base;  41 : first stretchable protective cover;  42 : support;  44 : third driver;  45 : third motor;  46 : third ball screw;  47 : fourth base;  48 : fifth base;  49 : second stretchable protective cover;  50 : head;  51 : mirror;  52 : lens;  53 : transparent window;  54 ,  54   e : first nozzle;  60 : laser source unit;  61 : laser source;  62 : laser beam;  63 : shutter;  64 : frequency regulator;  65 : power meter;  66 : light guide;  70 : liquid reservoir;  70   b : gas supply portion;  71 : first pipe;  72 : first pump;  73 : first liquid;  73   b : gas;  74 : second pipe;  74   b : gas pipe;  75 : second pump;  76 ,  76   h ,  90 : second nozzle;  76   g : gas nozzle;  77 : second arm;  77   e : fourth arm;  78 : second liquid;  79 : liquid layer;  80 : controller;  82 : first portion;  91 : third arm;  92 : intersection point;  93 : the same spot;  95 : fourth motor;  96 : gap