The Effect of Short-Pulse Laser Radiation on Coatings

Abstract

Results of a 4-month, experimental study of the interaction betweeen short laser pulses and coatings of paints and water are presented. In particular, objectives of the research include: (1) A determination of the fluence levels needed to sustain damage/modification of coatings; (2) an investigation of the impulsive loading on the substrate caused by the presence of these coatings; and (3) the identification of the basic laser/coating interaction mechanism. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018864

Entities

People

  • Dallas N. Barr
  • Jay A. Fox

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Classification
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy
  • Glass Lasers
  • Heat Energy
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Pulses
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Plastics
  • Radiation
  • Reflectivity
  • Stress Waves
  • Vaporization

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy