Heat conduction in a semi-infinite solid due to time-dependent laser source

  • S. M. Zubair*
  • , M. Aslam Chaudhry
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

An analytical model for the computation of temperature and heat flux distribution in a semi-infinite solid when subjected to spatially decaying, time-dependent laser source is investigated. The appropriate dimensionless parameters are identified and the reduced temperature and heat flux as a function of these parameters are presented in a graphic form. Some special cases of practical interest are also discussed. It is demonstrated that the present analysis covers the continuously operating constant strength as well as instantaneous laser source cases, along with some new solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3067-3074
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Volume39
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1996

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Acknowledgements--The authors acknowledge the support provided by the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals for this research project. The constructive comments made by the reviewers are appreciated.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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