Materials processing research and development opportunities with the new generation of FELs

Michael J. Kelley

doi:10.1117/12.377069

7 February 2000 Materials processing research and development opportunities with the new generation of FELs

Michael J. Kelley

Proceedings Volume 3888, High-Power Lasers in Manufacturing; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.377069
Event: Advanced High-Power Lasers and Applications, 1999, Osaka, Japan

Abstract

The history of materials processing teaches that each time a new processing technology becomes available, science and technology both can take a step forward. The new generation of free electron lasers now coming on line offers such an opportunity. Their high average power enables the use of fs to ps, high peak power pulses for materials processing as well as fundamental studies, with the further advantage of wavelength tunability. Taking together what has been learned with low average power fs-ps pulses, an assessment of materials processing needs, and the emerging capabilities of the new FEL's suggests what are the most promising near-term opportunities for these facilities. Progress with corresponding experiments and how than can be carried into manufacturing are described.

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Michael J. Kelley "Materials processing research and development opportunities with the new generation of FELs", Proc. SPIE 3888, High-Power Lasers in Manufacturing, (7 February 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.377069

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