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Surface optical strength of optical and laser glasses subjected to picosecond pulses

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics
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  1. P.N. Lebedev Physics Inst., Moscow (Russian Federation); and others

A study was made of the surface damage to optical and laser glasses by a single laser pulse of 5 ps duration at the wavelength of 1.054 {mu}m and by a train of 20 such pulses. The single-pulse damage threshold was 1-2.5 J cm{sup {minus}2} in terms of the energy density or 200-500 GW cm{sup {minus}2} in terms of intensity. The damage threshold for a train of pulses was considerably less than the single-pulse threshold. 28 refs., 5 figs., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
226845
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics, Journal Name: Quantum Electronics Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 25; ISSN QUELEZ
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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