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1. 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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- Lasers and laser-related equipment – Laser-induced damage threshold test methods – Part 1: Definitions and basic principles. - NF EN ISO 21254-1 - Septembre 2011
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