Novel Confinement Possibility for Laser Shock: Use of Flexible Polymer Confinement at 1064 nm Wavelength

Through the years, laser shock peening became a treatment of choice in the aerospace industry to prolong the life of certain critical pieces. Water flow is commonly used as a confinement to improve the process capability but some applications cannot allow for water presence in the area of interest....

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Main Authors: Corentin Le Bras, Alexandre Rondepierre, Mohammad Ayad, Yann Rouchausse, Matthieu Gervais, Stéphane Valadon, Laurent Berthe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/11/9/1467