Laser-induced damage measurement: problems of scaling

R. M. Wood

doi:10.1117/12.344460

7 April 1999 Laser-induced damage measurement: problems of scaling

R. M. Wood

Proceedings Volume 3578, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1998; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344460
Event: Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1998, 1998, Boulder, CO, United States

Abstract

Laser Induced damage threshold measurements have been made over the last 30 years. However it is still not easy to predict the LIDTs ofmaterials and components from measurements made at different wavelengths, spot sizes and pulse lengths. In practice this leads to unwanted damage, overspecified components and/or under utilised capacity. In certain circumstances this can also lead to safety hazards. This paper will summarise the understanding gained from the research done over the years. It will emphasise that it is necessary to ascertain the mechanisms leading to damage before scaling can be applied. Suggestions as to the direction of thture research will be made.

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R. M. Wood "Laser-induced damage measurement: problems of scaling", Proc. SPIE 3578, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 1998, (7 April 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344460

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