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Laser Induced Damage in Optical Materials, 1974: Proceedings of a Symposium Sponsored by Office of Naval Research, the American Society for Testing Materials and by the National Bureau of Standards (C - Hardcover

Alexander J. Glass

 
9780266924708: Laser Induced Damage in Optical Materials, 1974: Proceedings of a Symposium Sponsored by Office of Naval Research, the American Society for Testing Materials and by the National Bureau of Standards (C

Synopsis

The book Laser Induced Damage in Optical Materials, 1974, compiles the Sixth ASTM-OMR-NBS Symposium on laser damage in optical materials.

It presents 31 papers and discussions from experts who share findings on how high-power lasers affect ceramics, coatings, metals, and dielectrics. This edition documents theoretical analyses, material properties, and practical test methods used to evaluate damage resistance.

  • Learn how copper, molybdenum, and other substrates respond to continuous-wave and pulsed laser illumination.
  • Compare different coatings, from evaporated metals to dielectric stacks, and see how absorption, roughness, and moisture influence damage thresholds.
  • Explore diamond-turned optics, self-cleaning effects, and the impact of dust on laser damage resistance.
  • Review measurement approaches for beam intensity, surface quality, and damage sites, plus considerations for extrapolating results to larger beams.
Ideal for readers of technical reports and professionals working with high-power laser systems, optical coatings, and material science research.

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