Klassen A, Bauereiß A, Körner C (2014)
Publication Language: English
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2014
Book Volume: 47
Article Number: 065307
Journal Issue: 6
DOI: 10.1088/0022-3727/47/6/065307
Computational modelling of processes that involve highly energetic electrons like electron beam melting, welding, drilling or electron beam lithography, to name but a few, requires information about the attenuation of the electron beam as it passes through the sample. Depth-dose curves as a function of electron energy, target material as well as local surface obliquity have to be provided in situ during the calculation. The most efficient way to address this issue is by employing mathematical expressions. Therefore, we propose an electron beam model based on a set of semi-empirical equations available from different published literature and on theoretical considerations. Particular stress is thereby put on accuracy and the range of validity of the theoretical approach by comparison with experimental data. Finally, we apply our model to powder-bed based additive manufacturing. The numerical results demonstrate that electron beam absorption and depth of penetration have a strong influence on the quality of the fabricated product. © 2014 IOP Publishing Ltd.
APA:
Klassen, A., Bauereiß, A., & Körner, C. (2014). Modelling of electron beam absorption in complex geometries. Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics, 47(6). https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0022-3727/47/6/065307
MLA:
Klassen, Alexander, Andreas Bauereiß, and Carolin Körner. "Modelling of electron beam absorption in complex geometries." Journal of Physics D-Applied Physics 47.6 (2014).
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