Laser-induced internal cracks in LiF single crystals
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1573-4803
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Abstract Internal cracks were generated in LiF single crystals using a focused short-pulse laser. The laser-induced fracture region is composed of a central damage zone of fragmentation and three orthogonal penny-like cracks which consist of an intermediate zone and a circumferential fracture zone. The detailed features are examined by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Mechanisms of the fracture process are discussed. The method is applicable to other transparent crystals.
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Electronic Resource
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