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Which consequence results when imperfect coherence in laser cutting steel?

A)Increased thermal lensing in focusing optics
B)Kerf width variation along cut
C)Elevated risk of back reflection damage
D)Reduced plasma formation above workpiece

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Kerf width varies along the laser cut because imperfect coherence causes variations in the intensity profile. This results in inconsistent material removal; therefore, kerf width changes rather than consistent cutting seen with high coherence because less precision in location then contributes to that variance.

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