Investigation of Copper/Gold Laser Seam Welding for Targets Manufacturing

• DOI: 10.1016/j.phpro.2013.03.119
• Publication Date: 2013-04-09T23:04:14Z
• Authors: R. Bourdenet; I. Geoffray; C. Chicanne; V. Brunet
• Keywords: Micro-welding; Tube; 0103 physical sciences; Nd:YAG laser; Pulsed laser; Gold; Physics and Astronomy(all); 01 natural sciences; 7. Clean energy; Copper; target

AbstractTargets dedicated to high power lasers experiments require accurate and reliable manufacturing technologies. In that frame, laser micro-welding represents a potential powerful tool for targets assembly. The feasibility of joining highly reflective and thin materials has been studied. Demanding requirements have to be fulfilled (gas tightness and target's geometry).