**A Parallel between Laser Irradiation and Relativistic Electrons Irradiation of Solids**

Mihai Oane, Rareş Victor Medianu and Anca Bucă

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#### **Abstract**

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The investigation of the thermal field distribution in a material sample irradiated by a laser beam or an electron beam with the energy of a few MeV appears as a demand for all kinds of experiments that involve irradiation. When investigating the effects of accelerated electrons on a target, it is necessary to figure out the temperature rise in the target. Also during irradiation with laser beams, it is important to know the thermal behavior of the target. A parallel between laser and electron beam irradiation is also made. The results are very interesting. Also, a very interesting case of cluster nano-particles (20–100 nm; inserted in a Cu surface) heated with a laser beam is tacking in to account.

The present chapter is a review article type which comprises the expertise gathers around this domain during the past 15 years within the institute: NILPRP-Romania.

**Keywords:** laser, electron (beam), irradiation, nano-particle, interaction, W and C
