Modeling CO2 laser ablation impulse of polymers in vapor and plasma regimes

An improved model for CO2 laser ablation impulse in polyoxymethylene and similar polymers is presented that describes the transition effects from the onset of vaporization to the plasma regime in a continuous fashion. Several predictions are made for ablation behavior.

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2009-09, Vol.95 (13)
Main Authors: Sinko, John E., Phipps, Claude R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:An improved model for CO2 laser ablation impulse in polyoxymethylene and similar polymers is presented that describes the transition effects from the onset of vaporization to the plasma regime in a continuous fashion. Several predictions are made for ablation behavior.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.3234382