Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 13, 1300001(2025)

Research Progress and Prospect of Laser-Assisted Rock-Breaking Technology for TBMs

Minqiang Kang1, Yang Bai1,2, Ping Li1, and Qihua Zhu1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Laser Fusion Research Center,China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan , China
  • 2Graduate School of China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing 100088, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Reviews

    Received: Nov. 5, 2024

    Accepted: Dec. 25, 2024

    Published Online: Jul. 16, 2025

    The Author Email: Qihua Zhu (qihzhu@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP242221

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP242221

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