A significantly refined microstructure with high twin and dislocation densities is a common
feature in the Ti surface layers subjected to laser shock peening (LSP). In this study, in order …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are frequently utilized as critical components in a variety of
engineering applications because of their high specific strength and excellent corrosion …

Nanosecond laser shock peening (NLSP) with over-layers is attractive because it generates
grain refinement and compressive residual stress for 7050 aluminum alloy. Femtosecond …

Laser shock peening is widely used in mechanical property improvements of metallic
materials. One concerning factor is the nonuniformity of mechanical properties and …

This research paper presents the attempt at ultrashort pulsed laser shock peening with
absence of absorptive layer and confining medium which could enhance surface …

There has been much controversy over the behavior of zirconium under shock strong
enough to cause the pressure-induced hcp→ ω phase transformation. Due to the short time …

Laser shock peening is conducted to enhance the mechanical properties of metals. Efficient
optical absorption of metal surface is desirable to increase the laser shock peening depth. In …

Femtosecond laser shock peening (FsLSP) is performed on engineering alloys to improve
their wear resistance in dry and oil-lubricated sliding conditions. In this study, the influence …

Femtosecond (fs) laser processing has received great attention for preparing novel micro-
nano structures and functional materials. However, the induction mechanism of the micro …

High strain rate deformation and shock-wave-assisted processes find applicability in a
variety of applications including material processing. Design of a processing unit utilizing …