Improving the bulk laser damage resistance of potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystals by pulsed laser irradiation

Journal Article · Mon Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.93095· OSTI ID:5770555

Swain, J; Stokowski, S; Milam, D; Rainer, F

We have obtained an increase (factors of 1.5--3.0) in the threshold fluence for laser-induced inclusion damage in crystals of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) by irradiating the crystals at a fluence below that necessary to cause damage with a single laser pulse (1064-nm, 1-ns). The threshold increase was greatest for less damage resistant samples.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P. O. Box 5508, Livermore, California 94550
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5770555
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 40:4; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360605* -- Materials-- Radiation Effects
ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS
CRYSTALS
DAMAGE
DOSES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
HEATING
INCLUSIONS
INFRARED RADIATION
LASER-RADIATION HEATING
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PHOSPHATES
PHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS
PLASMA HEATING
POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATES
PULSES
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATIONS
THRESHOLD DOSE
WAVELENGTHS