Isbn: 9781528420785 - unipolar arcing: a basic laser damage mechanism (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and complex world of laser-plasma interactions, exploring the fundamental processes that occur when powerful laser beams strike a surface. The author guides readers through the intricate details of this interaction, revealing how the energy from the laser beam creates a plasma, a superheated state of matter, which then interacts with the surface in a series of cascading effects. The book particularly focuses on the phenomenon of unipolar arcing, a previously poorly understood process that involves the creation of electrical micro-arcs between the plasma and the surface. This phenomenon has far-reaching implications for understanding the nature of laser damage, and the author meticulously analyzes the physical mechanisms behind unipolar arcing, drawing on extensive experimental research. The book explores the critical role of unipolar arcing in the formation of craters on surfaces, a common consequence of laser-plasma interactions. The author presents a model that explains the conditions under which these craters form, emphasizing the crucial role of the plasma's properties and the material characteristics of the surface. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of this crucial interaction, bridging the gap between theoretical models and practical applications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …