Phase Transformations Triggered By Short-Pulse Laser Irradiation Of Metal (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Phase Transformations Triggered By Short-Pulse Laser Irradiation Of Metal

Caption

Homogenous boiling (a phase explosion): Liquid superheated to ~90 percent of the spinodal temperature rapidly decomposes into vapor and liquid droplets.

Credit

ORNL

Usage Restrictions

Must use credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.