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Optical parameter effects on laser generated ultrasound for microstructure characterization

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OSTI ID:6824398
Under appropriate conditions a significant feature of the laser generated elastic waveform in the thermoelastic regime is a precursor (sharp spike) signaling the arrival of the longitudinal wave. This paper shows that the observed precursor can be understood through the use of one-dimensional models that account for optical penetration and thermal diffusion into the material. Experimental results are compared with a two-dimensional analytic calculation including optical penetration. 8 refs., 4 figs.
Research Organization:
EG and G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
OSTI ID:
6824398
Report Number(s):
EGG-M-88053; CONF-881081-2; ON: DE89005193
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English