Abstract
In this study, a method for strengthening the surface layer of metals based on the combined effect of a short-wavelength laser beam and an external magnetic field is proposed. In the suggested technology, when the laser beam is directed onto the metal surface, it transmits not only thermal energy but also the energy of the magnetic induction field. As a result of this synergistic interaction, the surface layer of the metal is modified to a depth proportional to the laser wavelength, leading to microstructural changes in the atomic lattice. The obtained results demonstrate an increase in surface microhardness, improved resistance to friction, and enhanced durability under pressure.