Colin Dowding

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• 2021

  Characterization of plasma formation and mass ejection in exploding foil initiators

  Borman, A. J. & Dowding, C., Mar 2021, In: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 49, 3, p. 1159-1165 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  3 Citations (Scopus)

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• 2020

  Modeling of the exploding foil initiator and related circuitry for the variable mode of operation

  Borman, A. J., Dowding, C. F. & Seddon, D., 1 Oct 2020, In: Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology. 17, 4, p. 399-408 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  4 Citations (Scopus)

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• The use of light spectrum blocking films to reduce populations of Drosophila suzukii Matsumura in fruit crops

  Fountain, M. T., Badiee, A., Hemer, S., Delgado, A., Mangan, M., Dowding, C., Davis, F. & Pearson, S., 21 Sep 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 15358.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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  9 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Analytical prediction of laser mediated polymer melt and damage width

  Dowding, C. F., Griffiths, J. D. & Swainson, M., 3 Sep 2018, Procedia CIRP. Elsevier, Vol. 74. p. 728-732 5 p. (procedia CIRP).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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• Optimization of process parameters in laser transmission welding for food packaging applications

  Griffiths, J. & Dowding, C., 3 Sep 2018, Procedia CIRP. Elsevier, Vol. 74. p. 528-532 4 p. (procedia CIRP).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

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• 2017

  Exploding Foil Initiator (EFI) modes of operation determined using down-barrel flyer layer velocity measurement

  Borman, A. J., Dowding, C. F., Griffiths, J. D. & Seddon, D., Mar 2017, In: Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics. 42, 3, p. 318-328 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  11 Citations (Scopus)
• 2016

  Multimode VIS–NIR transmission through silver coated hollow optical waveguides

  Griffiths, J. D., Dowding, C. & Kirk, A., Jan 2016, In: Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics. 127, 2, p. 728-731 4 p.

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• 2015

  Effect of flow velocity and temperature on ignition characteristics in laser ignition of natural gas and air mixtures

  Griffiths, J. D., Riley, M., Borman, A. J., Dowding, C., Kirk, A. & Bickerton, R., 1 Mar 2015, In: Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 66, p. 132-137 6 p.

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  17 Citations (Scopus)

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• Gas turbine laser ignition via solid core optical fiber? A photon flux density approach

  Griffiths, J., Dowding, C., Riley, M. J. W. & Bickerton, R., 20 Apr 2015, Laser Ignition Conference, LIC 2015. OSA - The Optical Society, (Laser Ignition Conference, LIC 2015).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

• Laser-initiated ablation of materials

  Dowding, C. & Borman, A., 2015, Laser Surface Engineering: Processes and Applications. Elsevier, p. 523-546 24 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• The effect of laser power, traverse velocity and spot size on the peel resistance of a polypropylene/adhesive bond

  Dowding, C., Dowding, R. G., Franceschini, F. & Griffiths, J. D., Jul 2015, In: Packaging Technology and Science. 28, 7, p. 621-632 12 p.

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  6 Citations (Scopus)

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• 2014

  Characterization of the laser bonding of a linear low density polyethylene film to a polypropylene substrate

  Dowding, C. F., Griffiths, J. D. & Lawrence, J., 1 Oct 2014, In: Lasers in Engineering. 28, 5-6, p. 303-317 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

• Lean burn limit and time to light characteristics of laser ignition in gas turbines

  Griffiths, J., Riley, M., Kirk, A., Borman, A., Lawrence, J. & Dowding, C., 1 Apr 2014, In: Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 55, p. 262-266 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  10 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  Characterization of the power relationship in laser bonding of linear low density polyethylene film to polypropylene using a commercial adhesive

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2013, Proceedings of the 37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference. p. 445-448 4 p. (Proceedings of the 37th International MATADOR 2012 Conference).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Peel resistance characterization of localized polymer film bonding via thin film adhesive thermally activated by scanned CO₂ laser

  Dowding, C., Dowding, R., Griffiths, J. & Lawrence, J., 1 Jun 2013, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 48, p. 358-365 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)
• 2012

  The impact of thermal strain rate on laser bonding of polymer films paper

  Dowding, C., 2012, p. 820-825. 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2011

  Analysis of KrF excimer laser beam modification resulting from ablation under closed thick film flowing filtered water

  Dowding, C. & Lawrence, J., Sep 2011, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 43, 6, p. 1026-1035 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  Ablation debris control by means of closed thick film filtered water immersion

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 1 May 2010, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 224, 5, p. 753-768 16 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• A proposed concept of a system for the removal of debris produced during laser micromachining

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2010, In: Lasers in Engineering. 20, 1-2, p. 65-85 21 p.

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  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Effects of closed immersion filtered water flow velocity on the ablation threshold of bisphenol A polycarbonate during excimer laser machining

  Dowding, C. & Lawrence, J., 1 Apr 2010, In: Applied Surface Science. 256, 12, p. 3705-3713 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Excimer laser machining of bisphenol A polycarbonate under closed immersion filtered water with varying flow velocities and the effects on the etch rate

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 1 Oct 2010, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 224, 10, p. 1469-1480 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Laser ablation

  Dowding, C., Jul 2010, Advances in Laser Materials Processing: Technology, Research and Application. Elsevier, p. 575-628 54 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
  9 Citations (Scopus)

• The impact of medium chemistry on flowing liquid closed immersion ablation of bisphenol a polycarbonate

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2010, In: Lasers in Engineering. 19, 5-6, p. 265-289 25 p.

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  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Topography of features machined into bisphenol a polycarbonate using closed thick film flowing filtered water immersed KrF excimer laser ablation

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2010, In: Lasers in Engineering. 20, 3-4, p. 241-262 22 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• 2009

  Impact of open de-ionized water thin film laminar immersion on the liquid-immersed ablation threshold and ablation rate of features machined by KrF excimer laser ablation of bisphenol A polycarbonate

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., Nov 2009, In: Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 47, 11, p. 1169-1176 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• Use of enclosed thin laminar liquid flows above ablation area for control of ejected material during excimer machining

  Dowding, C. & Lawrence, J., 2009, ICALEO 2009 - 28th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings. Laser Institute of America, p. 893-902 10 p. (ICALEO 2009 - 28th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, Congress Proceedings; vol. 102).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Use of thin laminar liquid flows above ablation area for control of ejected material during excimer machining

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 1 Jul 2009, In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture. 223, 7, p. 759-773 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
  13 Citations (Scopus)
• 2008

  Analysis of the excimer laser ablation characteristics of bisphenol a polycarbonate in ambient air and under thin film laminar flow water immersion

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2008, p. 202-211. 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Use of thin laminar liquid flows above ablation area for control of ejected material during excimer machining

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2008, p. 45-54. 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2006

  A system for the removal of debris produced during laser micromachining

  Dowding, C. F. & Lawrence, J., 2006.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review