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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 41, Number C9, Novembre 1980
Third International Symposium on Gas-Flow and Chemical Lasers
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| Page(s) | C9-59 - C9-73 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1980909 | |
Third International Symposium on Gas-Flow and Chemical Lasers
J. Phys. Colloques 41 (1980) C9-59-C9-73
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1980909
Physical Sciences Inc. Woburn, MA 01801 U.S.A.
J. Phys. Colloques 41 (1980) C9-59-C9-73
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1980909
LASER INTERACTION : THERMAL AND MECHANICAL COUPLING TO TARGETS
R.G. RootPhysical Sciences Inc. Woburn, MA 01801 U.S.A.
Abstract
The physical phenomena which influences thermal and mechanical coupling of infrared laser radiation to materials are reviewed. Both pulsed and CW interactions are considered, but the interaction of pulsed lasers with metals in an air environment is emphasized. Selected examples of vacuum interactions and coupling to non-metals are also included.