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Repetitively pulsed gas-jet laser cutting of metals in an oxygen-containing gas

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. N.E. Zhukovskii Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI), Zhukovskii, Moscow region (Russian Federation)
A model of the repetitively pulsed gas-jet laser cutting of thick metals in an oxidising gas is developed. It is shown that the optimal choice of the time-dependent (radiation) and beam-focusing parameters will make it possible to increase the average cutting rate by a factor of 1.5 - 1.8. (interaction of laser radiation with matter. laser plasma)
OSTI ID:
21442672
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 30; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English