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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    Title :

    Mechanisms Of Laser Damage To Optical Components


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Optics in Adverse Environments I ; 1977 ; San Diego,United States


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1978-01-20





    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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