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1. General: definitions and concepts related to the field
1.1 Laser damage
Laser damage is the result of a laser-matter interaction that results in material degradation of optics, leading to deterioration of their optical function(s). Laser damage" is generally defined as any irreversible, unintentional modification of a component (figure 1 ).
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General: definitions and concepts related to the field
Origin of laser damage
Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Determination of laser induced threshold on optical surfaces – part 1: 1-on-1. - ISO 11254-1 - 2000
- Determination of laser induced threshold on optical surfaces – part 2: S-on-1. - ISO 11254-2 - 2000
Patents
C. R. Wolfe, M. R. Kozlowski, J. H. Campbell, M. Staggs and F. Rainer, "Permanent laser conditioning of thin film optical materials", U.S. Patent, no. 5472748, 1990.
P. Bouchut, J.G. Coutard, A. During, "Method and device for preventive treatment of an optical surface exposed to laser flux", Patent no. FR2896794, 2007.
P. Cormont, L. Gallais and J.-L. Rullier, "Process for the...
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