Influence of subsurface cracks on laser-induced surface damage

Michael D. Feit; Alexander M. Rubenchik

doi:10.1117/12.523864

10 June 2004 Influence of subsurface cracks on laser-induced surface damage

Proceedings Volume 5273, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2003; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.523864
Event: XXXV Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers: Boulder Damage Symposium, 2003, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Abstract

Cracks can affect laser damage susceptibility in three ways. These are field intensification due to interference, enhanced absorption due to trapped material in the cracks, and increased mechanical weakness. Enhanced absorption is the most important effect.

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Michael D. Feit and Alexander M. Rubenchik "Influence of subsurface cracks on laser-induced surface damage", Proc. SPIE 5273, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2003, (10 June 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.523864

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