Growth mechanisms for laser induced contamination on space optics in vacuum

Adrian P. Tighe; Federico Pettazzi; Jorge Alves; Denny Wernham; W. Riede; H. Schroeder; P. Allenspacher; H. Kheyrandish

doi:10.1117/12.804423

30 December 2008 Growth mechanisms for laser induced contamination on space optics in vacuum

Adrian P. Tighe, Federico Pettazzi, Jorge Alves, Denny Wernham, W. Riede, H. Schroeder, P. Allenspacher, H. Kheyrandish

Proceedings Volume 7132, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2008; 71321L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804423
Event: Boulder Damage Symposium XL Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers, 2008, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Abstract

We have investigated the growth mechanisms for laser induced contamination of space optics in vacuum, particularly during the early stages of the deposit formation. Experiments have been performed in vacuum to study the influence of the environmental conditions and the condition of the optical surface, using a variety of physical and chemical techniques. In particular, different methods of conditioning the surface prior to irradiation and cleaning the surface after irradiation have been tested.

Citation Download Citation

Adrian P. Tighe, Federico Pettazzi, Jorge Alves, Denny Wernham, W. Riede, H. Schroeder, P. Allenspacher, and H. Kheyrandish "Growth mechanisms for laser induced contamination on space optics in vacuum", Proc. SPIE 7132, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2008, 71321L (30 December 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804423

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available