Effects of excimer laser exposure on the degradation of silica glasses and fibers

SriRaman Kannan; John K-J. Li; Robert L. Lehman; George H. Sigel Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.138934

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11 January 1993 Effects of excimer laser exposure on the degradation of silica glasses and fibers

SriRaman Kannan, John K-J. Li, Robert L. Lehman, George H. Sigel Jr.

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Proceedings Volume 1761, Damage to Space Optics, and Properties and Characteristics of Optical Glass; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138934
Event: San Diego '92, 1992, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Ultraviolet laser radiation induces a myriad of effects in silica glasses and fibers. This study deals with the absorption and luminescence characteristics of silica manufactured by different methods, containing varying amounts of water -- broadly grouped into the ultra dry, moderately wet, and very wet types. The effect of 248 nm (KrF) excimer laser radiation on these characteristics is examined. The effects seen in the bulk form are contrasted with those seen in drawn fibers, in particular, with regards to the luminescence behavior.

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SriRaman Kannan, John K-J. Li, Robert L. Lehman, and George H. Sigel Jr. "Effects of excimer laser exposure on the degradation of silica glasses and fibers", Proc. SPIE 1761, Damage to Space Optics, and Properties and Characteristics of Optical Glass, (11 January 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138934

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