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Calculation of mass transfer in the remote cutting of metals by radiation of a high-power repetitively pulsed CO{sub 2} laser

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. State Research Center of Russian Federation 'Troitsk Institute for Innovation and Fusion Research', Troitsk, Moscow Region (Russian Federation)
The mechanism of remote cutting of steel plates by radiation of a high-power repetitively pulsed CO{sub 2} laser is theoretically studied. The models of melt removal by the gravity force and the recoil pressure of material vapour are proposed and the sufficient conditions for the initiation of cutting are determined. A numerical model of a thermally thin plate was employed to describe the cutting for large focal spots. (interaction of laser radiation with matter. laser plasma)
OSTI ID:
21454756
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 32; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English