Abstract
We describe a new damage testing approach and instrumentation that provides quantitative measurements of bulk damage versus fluence for several frequencies. A major advantage of this method is that it can simultaneously provide direct information on pinpoint density and size, and beam obscuration. This allows for more accurate evaluation of material performance under operational conditions. Protocols for laser conditioning to improve damage performance can also be easily and rapidly evaluated. This damage testing approach has enabled us to perform complex experiments toward probing the fundamental mechanisms of damage initiation and conditioning.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Editors | G.J. Exarhos, A.H. Guenther, N. Kaiser, K.L. Lewis, M.J. Soileau, C.J. Stolz |
Pages | 343-354 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 5647 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 36th Annual Boulder Damage Symposium Proceedings: Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2004 - Boulder, CO, United States Duration: Sep 20 2004 → Sep 22 2004 |
Other
Other | 36th Annual Boulder Damage Symposium Proceedings: Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2004 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Boulder, CO |
Period | 9/20/04 → 9/22/04 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics