doi:10.1117/3.2615406.ch6

Laser Damage

Book: Modern Optics Drawings: The ISO 10110 Companion

Author(s): Eric Herman, David M. Aikens, Richard N. Youngworth

Published: 2021

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2615406.ch6

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Abstract

Laser damage is a major concern if an optical element or optical system involves high-power or high-energy lasers. The concern with optics in these systems is that a flaw in the optic may cause light to scatter or be absorbed and subsequently cause damage. Designation of a laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) for these optical elements is intended to convey the message to a fabricator that additional care must be taken when manufacturing these types of optical elements or systems.