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.
Mechanisms Of Laser Damage To Optical Components
Optics in Adverse Environments I ; 1977 ; San Diego,United States
Proc. SPIE ; 0121
1978-01-20
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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