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Thermomechanical model to assess stresses developed during elevated-temperature cleaning of coated optics

Journal Article · · Applied Optics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.53.005865· OSTI ID:1151802
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  1. Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
A thermomechanical model is developed to estimate the stress response of an oxide coating to elevated-temperature chemical cleaning. Using a hafnia–silica multilayer dielectric pulse compressor grating as a case study, we demonstrate that substrate thickness can strongly affect the thermal stress response of the thin-film coating. As a result, coatings on large, thick substrates may be susceptible to modes of stress-induced failure (crazing or delamination) not seen in small parts. We compare the stress response of meter-scale optics to the behavior of small-scale test or “witness” samples, which are expected to be representative of their full-size counterparts. The effects of materials selection, solution temperature, and heating/cooling rates are explored. Extending the model to other situations, thermal stress results are surveyed for various combinations of commonly used materials. Seven oxide coatings (hafnia, silica, tantala, niobia, alumina, and multilayers of hafnia–silica and alumina–silica) and three glass substrates (BK7, borosilicate float glass, and fused silica) are examined to highlight some interesting results.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
NA0001944
OSTI ID:
1151802
Report Number(s):
DOE/NA/0001944-1196; 2014-44; 2163
Journal Information:
Applied Optics, Journal Name: Applied Optics Journal Issue: 26 Vol. 53; ISSN 1559-128X
Publisher:
Optical Society of America
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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