{"product_id":"principles-of-laser-materials-processing-isbn-9781119881605","title":"Principles of Laser Materials Processing","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthoritative resource providing state-of-the-art coverage in the field of laser materials processing, supported with supplementary learning materials\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e goes over the most recent advancements and applications in laser materials processing, with the second edition providing a welcome update to the successful first edition through updated content on the important fields within laser materials processing. The text includes solved example problems and problem sets suitable for the readers’ further understanding of the technology explained.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSplit into three parts, the text first introduces basic concepts of lasers, including the characteristics of lasers and the design of their components, to aid readers in their initial understanding of the technology. The text then reviews the engineering concepts that are needed to analyze the different processes. Finally, it delves into the background of laser materials and provides a state-of-the-art compilation of material in the major application areas, such as laser cutting and drilling, welding, surface modification, and forming, among many others. It also presents information on laser safety to prepare the reader for working in the industry sector and provide practicing engineers the updates needed to work safely and effectively.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e, readers can expect to find specific information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Laser generation principles, including basic atomic structure, atomic transitions, population distribution, absorption, and spontaneous emission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Optical resonators, including standing waves in a rectangular cavity, planar resonators, beam modes, line selection, confocal resonators, and concentric resonators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Laser pumping, including optical pumping, arc\/flash lamp pumping, energy distribution in the active medium, and electrical pumping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Broadening mechanisms, including line-shape functions, homogeneous broadening such as natural and collision, and inhomogeneous broadening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e is highly suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying laser processing, and non-traditional manufacturing processes; it is also aimed at researchers to provide additional information to be used in research projects that are to be undertaken within the technology field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRIAL LASERS 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Laser Background 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Laser Generation 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Optical Resonators 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Laser Pumping 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 System Levels 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Broadening Mechanisms 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Beam Modification 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Beam Characteristics 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Summary 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Types of Lasers 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Solid-State Lasers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Gas Lasers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Semiconductor (Diode) Lasers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 New Developments in Industrial Laser Technology 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Summary 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Beam Delivery 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Birefringence 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Brewster Angle 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Polarization 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Beam Expanders 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Beam Splitters 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Beam Delivery Systems 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Beam Shaping 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Summary 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II ENGINEERING BACKGROUND 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Heat and Fluid Flow 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Energy Balance During Processing 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Heat Flow in the Workpiece 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Fluid Flow in Molten Pool 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Summary 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Microstructure 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Process Microstructure 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Discontinuities 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Summary 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Solidification 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Solidification Without Flow 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Solidification with Flow 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Rapid Solidification 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Summary 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Residual Stresses and Distortion 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Causes of Residual Stresses 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Basic Stress Analysis 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Effects of Residual Stresses 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Measurement of Residual Stresses 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Relief of Residual Stresses and Distortion 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Summary 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III LASER MATERIALS PROCESSING 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Background on Laser Processing 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 System-Related Parameters 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Process Efficiency 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Disturbances That Affect Process Quality 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 General Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Processing 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Laser Cutting and Drilling 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Laser Cutting 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Laser Drilling 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 New Developments 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Summary 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Laser Welding 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Laser Welding Parameters 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Welding Efficiency 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Mechanism of Laser Welding 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Material Considerations 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Weldment Discontinuities 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Laser Welding 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Special Techniques 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Specific Applications 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Summary 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Laser Surface Modification 391\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Laser Surface Heat Treatment 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Laser Surface Melting 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Laser Direct Metal Deposition 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Laser Physical Vapor Deposition (LPVD) 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Laser Shock Peening 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Laser Texturing 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Summary 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Laser Forming 437\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Principle of Laser Forming 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Process Parameters 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Laser-Forming Mechanisms 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Process Analysis 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Advantages and Disadvantages 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Applications 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Summary 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Additive Manufacturing 453\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Computer-Aided Design 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Part Building 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Post-Processing 477\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Applications 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Advantages and Disadvantages 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Summary 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Medical and Nanotechnology Applications of Lasers 485\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Medical Applications 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Nanotechnology Applications 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Summary 494\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Sensors for Process Monitoring 497\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Laser Beam Monitoring 497\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Process Monitoring 504\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Summary 522\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Processing of Sensor Outputs 527\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Signal Transformation 527\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Data Reduction 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Pattern Classification 534\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Summary 550\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Laser Safety 557\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Laser Hazards 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Laser Classification 562\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Preventing Laser Accidents 563\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Summary 569\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 17.A 571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 573\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Elijah Kannatey-Asibu, J\u003csmall\u003eR\u003c\/small\u003e., PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e received his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley, USA, in 1980. He is now Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he was Professor until 2020. His research focused on multi-sensor monitoring of manufacturing processes, multiple-beam laser processing, acoustic emission investigation of manufacturing processes, and microfabrication using femtosecond lasers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthoritative resource providing state-of-the-art coverage in the field of laser materials processing, supported with supplementary learning materials\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e goes over the most recent advancements and applications in laser materials processing, with the second edition providing a welcome update to the successful first edition through updated content on the important fields within laser materials processing. The text includes solved example problems and problem sets suitable for the readers’ further understanding of the technology explained.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSplit into three parts, the text first introduces basic concepts of lasers, including the characteristics of lasers and the design of their components, to aid readers in their initial understanding of the technology. The text then reviews the engineering concepts that are needed to analyze the different processes. Finally, it delves into the background of laser materials and provides a state-of-the-art compilation of material in the major application areas, such as laser cutting and drilling, welding, surface modification, and forming, among many others. It also presents information on laser safety to prepare the reader for working in the industry sector and provide practicing engineers the updates needed to work safely and effectively.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e, readers can expect to find specific information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Laser generation principles, including basic atomic structure, atomic transitions, population distribution, absorption, and spontaneous emission\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Optical resonators, including standing waves in a rectangular cavity, planar resonators, beam modes, line selection, confocal resonators, and concentric resonators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Laser pumping, including optical pumping, arc\/flash lamp pumping, energy distribution in the active medium, and electrical pumping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Broadening mechanisms, including line-shape functions, homogeneous broadening such as natural and collision, and inhomogeneous broadening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Laser Materials Processing\u003c\/i\u003e is highly suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying laser processing, and non-traditional manufacturing processes; it is also aimed at researchers to provide additional information to be used in research projects that are to be undertaken within the technology field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989852635365,"sku":"NP9781119881605","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119881605.jpg?v=1761785678","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/principles-of-laser-materials-processing-isbn-9781119881605","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}