Removal of metal surface layers by laser radiation

The results of the experiments the main objective of which was to determine the optimum conditions for the removal of different layers from metal surfaces by the use of CO2-, Nd-, Cu-laser radiation are presented. Particular attention has been given to the coatings that are typical for nuclear energy plant equipment to be deactivated.© (2002) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.