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Johannes Wolfrum is a leading researcher in the field of high-energy laser (HEL) interactions with advanced composite materials, with a specific focus on aerospace and defense applications. His primary research areas encompass the laser-induced decomposition, thermal degradation, and mechanical vulnerability of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) subjected to extreme energy loads. Wolfrum’s major contributions lie in experimentally characterizing the failure mechanisms of CFRP—a material prized for its high specific strength and fatigue resistance—when exposed to continuous-wave lasers with powers reaching up to 120 kW. His pioneering 2024 study on this topic (4 citations) provides critical data on how these composites decompose under sustained thermal attack, directly informing the development of lightweight, resilient structures for next-generation aircraft and UAVs. A second influential work (2 citations) extends this analysis to the vulnerability of drones and UAVs, positioning HEL systems as a precise countermeasure with minimal collateral damage. Wolfrum’s research bridges materials science and directed-energy technology, offering essential insights for engineers designing survivable aerospace platforms and for defense strategists evaluating laser-based threats. His work is foundational for understanding the intersection of high-power lasers and advanced composites.
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