Laser effects handbook
Subtitle: 3 laser absorption wave phenomena
By: Don E. Harrison, Jr., John R. Neighbours, editor
Contributors: Neighbours, John R.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1975
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 45
Subjects: Plasma (Ionized gases); Lasers
Description: Possible plasma ignition mechanisms as a result of laser irradiation are listed and individually discussed. Experimental evidence is cited when available. A qualitative discussion of the transition process is given and one dimensional laser supported absorbtion waves are discussed.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-61-Bn75121"--Cover.

"December 1975"--Cover.

DTIC descriptors: plasma ignition.

Author's subject terms: lasers, plama, plamsa ignition, laser irradiation, LSA waves, material response.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Approved for public release"--Cover.

Technical report; 1975.

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