A laser-annealing method includes the steps of a first step of cleaning a non-monocrystal
silicon film formed on a substrate, and a second step of laser-annealing the non-monocrystal
silicon film in an atmosphere containing oxygen therein, wherein the first and
second steps are conducted continuously without being exposed to the air. Also,
a laser-annealing device includes a cleaning chamber, and a laser irradiation chamber,
wherein a substrate to be processed is transported between the cleaning chamber
and the laser irradiation chamber without being exposed to the air.