Principles of laser materials processing

Elijah Kannatey-Asibu Jr.0470177985, 9780470177983

Coverage of the most recent advancements and applications in laser materials processing
This book provides state-of-the-art coverage of the field of laser materials processing, from fundamentals to applications to the latest research topics. The content is divided into three succinct parts:
Principles of laser engineering-an introduction to the basic concepts and characteristics of lasers, design of their components, and beam delivery
Engineering background&-a review of engineering concepts needed to analyze different processes: thermal analysis and fluid flow; solidification of molten metal; and residual stresses that evolve during processes
Laser materials processing-a rigorous and detailed treatment of laser materials processing and its principle applications, including laser cutting and drilling, welding, surface modification, laser forming, and rapid prototyping
Each chapter includes an outline, summary, and example sets to help readers reinforce their understanding of the material. This book is designed to prepare graduate students who will be entering industry; researchers interested in initiating a research program; and practicing engineers who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field.

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Table of contents :
Front Matter.pdf……Page 1
Part III: Laser Materials Processing……Page 0
01- Laser Generation.pdf……Page 25
02- Optical Resonators.pdf……Page 49
03- Laser Pumping.pdf……Page 86
04- Rate Equations.pdf……Page 94
05- Broadening Mechanisms.pdf……Page 106
06- Beam Modification.pdf……Page 119
07- Beam Characteristics.pdf……Page 141
08- Types of Lasers.pdf……Page 158
09- Beam Delivery.pdf……Page 211
10- Heat and Fluid Flow.pdf……Page 251
11- The Microstructure.pdf……Page 302
12- Solidification.pdf……Page 355
13- Residual Stresses and Distortion.pdf……Page 382
14- Background on Laser Processing.pdf……Page 427
15- Laser Cutting and Drilling.pdf……Page 450
16- Laser Welding.pdf……Page 521
17- Laser Surface Modification.pdf……Page 587
18- Laser Forming.pdf……Page 635
19- Rapid Prototyping.pdf……Page 652
20- Medical and Nanotechnology Applications of Lasers.pdf……Page 688
21- Sensors for Process Monitoring.pdf……Page 708
22- Processing of Sensor Outputs.pdf……Page 749
23- Laser Safety.pdf……Page 797
Overall List of Symbols.pdf……Page 815
Index.pdf……Page 821
Wiley Series on Processing of Engineering Materials.pdf……Page 838