Abstract

Experimental investigations of pulses of longitudinal acoustic waves generated in a metal by short laser pulses are presented. The beam pattern of acoustic radiation, the amplitudes and shapes of acoustic pulses as functions of the laser radiation intensity and laser spot dimension are discussed. The results are analyzed in terms of the model of a thermoacoustic emitter in the form of a heated disk generating a pulse of axial and radial stress through the thermoelastic and hydrodynamic mechanisms.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.