Thermal Effects of High Power Laser Energy on Materials

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Focusing on the interaction of materials with lasers, this book presents intuitive models and analytical solutions to complex heat conduction equations, utilizing techniques like Laplace Transformation. It explores thermal properties of metals, including their optical reflectivity at infrared wavelengths and the effects of laser-induced heat flow, melting, and vaporization. The text is designed for engineers, scientists, and graduate students, providing a comprehensive theoretical analysis of heat conduction in irradiated materials.