A method for annealing thin-films of ceramics such as Al.sub.2O.sub.3 on glass by laser such that the underlying glass substrate is unaffected by the laser heating. This is accomplished by applying a thin MgO buffer layer to the glass, depositing an amorphous ceramic layer on the textured transparent buffer layer, and annealing the ceramic layer with a heated line source. The ceramic layer crystallizing forming a ceramic coated substrate. The buffer layer is also textured which serves to induce texture in the Al.sub.2O.sub.3 film deposited on the buffer layer. The induced texture on the Al.sub.2O.sub.3 provides advantageous properties. The ceramic glass can be used for a variety of applications such as covers to solar panels, CICs used in satellites, displays, automobile windows, and substrates for LEDs.

The invention relates to substrate ceramic laminates. In particular, the invention relates to substrate ceramic laminates in which the ceramic layer is a functional layer.

A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising (i) a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, (ii) an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., (iii) an inorganic refractory layer, and (iv) aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder wherein the inorganic refractory layer of (iii) comprises platelets in an amount of at least 85% by weight with a dry areal weight of 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight.