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Chemical laser window measurements. Final report 7 May 1975--6 May 1976

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7292838

Optical evaluation including absorption coefficient frequency dependence, surface quality, and absorption coefficient determination at the DF laser frequency has been performed for commerically prepared disk shaped samples of potential DF laser window materials. In addition, some of the samples have been exposed to beam intensities of 1600 w/sq. cm. During these exposure tests, a lateral shearing interferometer was used to observe distortion of the surface. The results of the above measurements are presented. Values obtained for the absorption coefficient frequency dependence and the absorption coefficient at 3.8 micrometers are compared to the best values previously obtained in the UAH laboratory for like materials.

Research Organization:
Alabama Univ., Huntsville (USA). Div. of Graduate Programs and Research
OSTI ID:
7292838
Report Number(s):
AD-A-028402; UAH-RR-185
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English