Laser-shock processes, including laser impact welding, are limited by the amount of optical
energy that can be transmitted to a workpiece. This new process, Augmented Laser Impact …

The work in this dissertation is focused on the development of new manufacturing
technologies at the early stage. Two concepts are developed in the category of Impact …

The process of laser impact welding utilizes impact welding and laser-driven flyers to form
solid-state, metallurgical welds between similar or dissimilar metallic flyers and targets. With …