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Title: Laser-induced damage in dielectrics with nanosecond to subpicosecond pulses. II. Theory

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OSTI ID:83792

The authors have reported extensive measurements of damage thresholds for fused silica and several fluorides (LiF, CaF, MgF, and BaF) at 1053 and 526 nm for pulse durations, {tau}, ranging from 275 fs to 1 ns. A theoretical model based on electron production via multiphoton ionization, Joule heating, and collisional (avalanche) ionization is in good agreement with experimental results.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
83792
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-118156-Pt.2; CONF-9410155-6-Pt.2; ON: DE95014536; TRN: 95:017356
Resource Relation:
Conference: 26. annual Boulder damage symposium: laser-induced damage in optical materials, Boulder, CO (United States), 24-26 Oct 1994; Other Information: PBD: Dec 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English