Focusing on the broader range of processes, this book hopes to act as a catalyst for future innovation. It covers the application technology of lasers, while at the same time ensuring that all the underlying principles are explained thoroughly too.

A comprehensive and up-to-date reference book on the application of laser technology in the production

Documentation of a wide range of application possibilities

Autorentext

Prof. Dr. Reinhart Poprawe holds an M. A. in Physics from California State University (Fresno, 1977). After completion of his diploma and PhD in Physics (Darmstadt 1984) he joined the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Aachen, where he began working as head of the department "Laser Oriented Process Development." From 1988 to 1996 he served as managing director of Thyssen Laser Technik GmbH in Aachen. Since then he has been managing director of the Fraunhofer ILT and holds the University Chair for Laser Technology at the RWTH Aachen.

Inhalt

Preface.- Introduction.- Radiation at interfaces.- Absorption of Laser Radiation.- Energy Transport and Heat Conduction.- Thermo Mechanics.- Phase Transformations.- Melt Flow.- Laser Induced Vaporization.- Plasma Physics.- Laser Beam Sources.- Surface Treatment.- Forming.- Rapid Prototyping & Rapid Tooling.- Joining.- Ablation.- Drilling.- Cutting.- System Technology.- Laser Measurement Technology.- Appendix.- Subject index.