Abstract
The interaction of femtosecond laser pulses with metals is discussed, taking into
account electron emission, photoemission, and thermal emission, which causes Coulomb
explosion because of the accumulation of excess positive charge on the surface of the
target and the generation of an electric field. It is established that emission has a
weak effect on the thermophysical and optical properties of solids, and therefore it can
be neglected when analyzing the heating of metals by femtosecond laser
pulses.
© 2011 OSA
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