Pulse duration dependent effects of ultrafast laser induced damage on a 1030 nm multi-layer dielectric mirror for high repetition rate, high average power laser systems

Noor, Mohamed Yaseen; Deangelis, Emma; Zhang, Simin; Kuz, Conrad; Twardowski, Justin; Davenport, Aaron; Menoni, Carmen S.; Chowdhury, Enam

doi:10.1364/OME.542504

Title: Pulse duration dependent effects of ultrafast laser induced damage on a 1030 nm multi-layer dielectric mirror for high repetition rate, high average power laser systems

Journal Article · 06 January 2025 · Optical Materials Express

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/OME.542504 · OSTI ID:2496818

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; Twardowski, Justin; Davenport, Aaron;

; Chowdhury, Enam

High repetition rate, high peak, and average power laser systems are crucial for next-generation particle accelerators, inertial confinement fusion, and secondary particle sources. These applications demand durable laser optics, particularly interference coatings on optics lasting millions of shots at high fluence. This study focuses on designing, testing, and simulating multi-layer dielectric (MLD) mirrors for pulse durations of 260 fs, 77 fs, and 25 fs at 1030 nm wavelength and 45-degree incidence angle with p -polarization. S-on-1 laser-induced damage thresholds (LIDT) for varying pulse numbers were determined, with single-shot LIDT values of 0.98 Jcm ^-2 , 1.63 Jcm ^-2 , and 2.3 Jcm ^-2 for 25 fs, 77 fs, and 260 fs respectively. A strong correlation between blister shape and local fluence was observed, implying that the layer expansion in a blister depends on local fluence. We have also examined mechanisms responsible for laser-induced stress generation and energy release rates in blister formation. Damage mechanisms are further explored by finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) simulations, incorporating Keldysh strong field ionization, whose predictions were in excellent agreement with the onset of damage determined experimentally. These findings offer insights for enhancing MLD coating technology, promising more efficient and resilient laser systems for diverse scientific and industrial applications.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

OSTI ID:: 2496818

Journal Information:: Optical Materials Express, Journal Name: Optical Materials Express Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 15; ISSN 2159-3930

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