Laser Design Characteristics As They Relate To Substrates For Transmissive And Reflective Optics

Alexander J. Marker III

doi:10.1117/12.956358

14 July 1986 Laser Design Characteristics As They Relate To Substrates For Transmissive And Reflective Optics

Alexander J. Marker III

Proceedings Volume 0607, Optical Component Specifications for Laser-based Systems and Other Modern Optical Systems; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956358
Event: O-E/LASE'86 Symposium, 1986, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The design characteristics of a laser such as the wavelength of operation and the power level influence the type and properties of the substrate material which will be useful for the particular application. Optical material for near UV, visible, and near IR applications will be discussed, with the main emphasis on glass. The properties of the optical material which are of primary concern are the transmission range, striae, birefringence, homogeneity, and inclusions. In certain applications the laser damage threshold may be of importance. Each of these properties will be discussed.

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Alexander J. Marker III "Laser Design Characteristics As They Relate To Substrates For Transmissive And Reflective Optics", Proc. SPIE 0607, Optical Component Specifications for Laser-based Systems and Other Modern Optical Systems, (14 July 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.956358

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