Rate dependence of short-pulse laser ablation of metals in air and vacuum

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作者
Wynne, AE [1 ]
Stuart, BC [1 ]
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[1] Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab, Livermore, CA 94550 USA
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APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING | 2003年 / 76卷 / 03期
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10.1007/s00339-002-1823-8
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T [工业技术];
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08 ;
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Ablation rates of aluminum and stainless steel are studied as a function of fluence, hole depth, pulse duration and ambient pressure (air vs vacuum). We find a weak rate dependence on pulse duration from 150 fs to 500 ps, and a strong rate dependence on hole depth due to surface roughness. Machining in air plays an important role in deep holes, but has a weaker influence on initial surface ablation rates. Oxidation greatly reduces drilling rates for deep holes in aluminum.
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