Three-Dimensional Laser–Fluid Interaction Solver Within the OpenFOAM Framework

No AccessTechnical NotesThree-Dimensional Laser–Fluid Interaction Solver Within the OpenFOAM FrameworkVikramank Singh, Kowsik Bodi and Aniruddha SinhaVikramank SinghIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400 076, India, Kowsik BodiIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400 076, India and Aniruddha SinhaIndian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai 400 076, IndiaPublished Online:12 Sep 2025https://doi.org/10.2514/1.T7232SectionsRead Now ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload citationTrack citations ShareShare onFacebookXLinked InRedditEmail About References 1 Phipps C. 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Additionally, we used the artificial intelligence tool GPT-4o for language review and rephrasing to enhance clarity.Digital Received14 March 2025Accepted7 August 2025Published online12 September 2025