We show that nonlinear propagation phenomena can alter the laser-induced breakdown threshold in bulk materials. These effects play a critical role in the resulting damage morphology and explain previously discrepant damage measurements.
Self-focusing effects in femtosecond laser-induced damage in solids
Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2004. (CLEO). ; 1 ; 2 pp. vol.1
2004-01-01
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