Article | REF: R6738 V1

Metrology for laser damage

Author: Laurent GALLAIS

Publication date: June 10, 2010

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2. Origin of laser damage

Laser damage results from the coupling and transfer of laser energy into the material. Schematically, two main types of mechanism can be distinguished:

  • electromagnetic effects, when the electric field is strong enough to ionize the material and induce electron avalanche effects;

  • thermal effects, due to the absorption of laser energy by the material or by defects in the material.

2.1 Electromagnetic effects

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2.1.1 Dielectric breakdown

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