Specification Of Infrared Optical Materials For Laser Applications

Raymond L. Taylor; Jitendra S. Goela

doi:10.1117/12.956359

14 July 1986 Specification Of Infrared Optical Materials For Laser Applications

Raymond L. Taylor, Jitendra S. Goela

Proceedings Volume 0607, Optical Component Specifications for Laser-based Systems and Other Modern Optical Systems; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956359
Event: O-E/LASE'86 Symposium, 1986, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The problem of selecting an infrared optical material for a laser is complicated by the many types of laser devices and the large number of potential optical materials available. The authors have described a methodology to design an optical window for an infrared laser, and illustrate this method by specific examples and analyses. This paper considers transmissive infrared materials over the wavelength range of 2-14 pm which encompasses the most widely used infrared lasers - HF, DF, CO, CO₂ and N₂0. The physical data for sixteen (16) potential infrared transmissive materials are provided for reference. The methodology considers the important mechanical, thermal and optical issues. Although each laser application problem is unique, the techniques described can be applied to a wide range of devices and laser characteristics.

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Raymond L. Taylor and Jitendra S. Goela "Specification Of Infrared Optical Materials For Laser Applications", Proc. SPIE 0607, Optical Component Specifications for Laser-based Systems and Other Modern Optical Systems, (14 July 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956359

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