Modeling CO{sub 2} laser ablation impulse of polymers in vapor and plasma regimes

An improved model for CO{sub 2} 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
Subjects:
ABLATION
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS
CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS
EVAPORATION
PLASMA
POLYMERS
PULSES
SIMULATION
VAPORS
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Summary:An improved model for CO{sub 2} 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