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Single Pulse Laser Induced Damage in IR Coatings at 10.6 μm

Deng, H
University of Southern California University Park, Los Angeles, California

Bass, M
University of Southern California University Park, Los Angeles, California

Koumvakalis, N
University of Southern California University Park, Los Angeles, California

Pages: 6    Published: Jan 1986

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Abstract

Results on single pulse laser damage to several reflective and anti-reflective coatings designed for use at 10.6 μm are reported. Samples from two different manufacturers were studied. Nomarski microscopy and TV vidicon detection were used for the characterization of the samples before and after damage. Suggestions about the future use of an improved TV system for the detection of scattering centers in the visible are made.