Simulation of Nanoparticle Implantation into Material Using Laser Shock Waves

A new technology called laser shock wave-assisted nanoparticle implantation into the surface layer of a light alloy is considered. Finite element and analytical models have been developed to determine the implantation depth of WC nanoparticles into an aluminum substrate during laser shock wave implantation of nanoparticles. Two modes are considered: a single application of nanoparticle implantation technology into the surface layer, and a sequential double application of nanoparticle implantation into the surface layer. The obtained results showed that in both modes studied, nanoparticles are implanted into the surface layer of the 5A06 aluminum alloy with different intensities. It is shown that the implantation depths of nanoparticles calculated using the finite element method and the analytical model are in good agreement with the experimental data, which confirms the reliability of the developed implantation depth models.