High-Power Laser Material Processing for Engineers

This book focuses on the mechanisms of how laser light is produced, guided, and focused for materials processing, explained in easily understandable language. It emphasizes basic understanding of the principles necessary to run lasers in a safe and efficient way.

List of contents

1. Introduction: The Laser Story in Short. 2. Theoretical Background. 3. Laser Material Processes. 4. Symbols and Abbreviations. 5. References

About the author

Joerg Volpp is Associate Professor at University West in Trollhättan, Sweden and Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. He received a doctoral degree from the University of Bremen, Germany, focusing on laser beam welding of aluminum alloys and spatter and pore formation mechanisms. In addition to conducting scientific and industrial research on high-powered lasers, he also teaches laser-related courses.

Summary

This book focuses on the mechanisms of how laser light is produced, guided, and focused for materials processing, explained in easily understandable language. It emphasizes basic understanding of the principles necessary to run lasers in a safe and efficient way.

Product details

• Authors: Joerg Volpp, Jörg Volpp
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032781891
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3278189-1
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Atomic physics, nuclear physics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Lasers & Photonics, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Microwaves, SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Optical physics, Electronic devices & materials, Engineering: general, Microwave technology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Electronic devices and materials, Laser technology and holography, Laser technology & holography