Systems, devices, and methods for shock wave generation utilizing catheters with multi-metal joints

A method of forming a catheter comprising one or more electrical joints configured to electrically couple a first conductive member to a second conductive member, the method comprising:

• securing a first conductive member comprising a first material to a catheter body;
• securing a second conductive member comprising a second material different from the first material to the catheter body at a location distal of the first conductive member on the catheter body;
• and
• forming one or more electrical joints for electrically coupling and joining the first conductive member and the second conductive member, wherein forming one or more electrical joints comprises:
• inserting both the first conductive member and the second conductive member into a connector, and crimping the connector to the first conductive member and the second conductive member;
• applying pressure to and melting at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member together;
• clamping and heating to melt at least one of the first conductive member and the second conductive member together;
• pulsing a laser to heat the second conductive member, pulsing the laser to melt the first conductive member, and pushing the first conductive member into the second conductive member;
• soldering the first conductive member to the second conductive member;
• or
• a combination thereof.