1992 年 58 巻 8 号 p. 1357-1362
This paper describes the dynamic behavior of laser-produced ionizing vapor in laser processing the covalent bond-ceramics. The distribution of laser-ionized vapor is determined by the measurements of electrical potential using newly developed small pin-type electric probes. The density of ionized vapor is highest around a laser beam axis above the workpiece. The distribution and motion of ionized vapor is successfully controlled under the external electric field.