Mechanisms Of Laser Damage To Optical Components

Michael Bass

doi:10.1117/12.955754

20 January 1978 Mechanisms Of Laser Damage To Optical Components

Michael Bass

Proceedings Volume 0121, Optics in Adverse Environments I; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955754
Event: 21st Annual Technical Symposium, 1977, San Diego, United States

Abstract

A description is presented of the degradations in optical performance which result when optical components are exposed to intense CW or pulse laser beams. The intensities which cause either catastrophic or non catastrophic failure are discussed. Finally, some remedies to minimize performance degradation and maximize component life are given.

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Michael Bass "Mechanisms Of Laser Damage To Optical Components", Proc. SPIE 0121, Optics in Adverse Environments I, (20 January 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955754

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