AFM-characterization of defects in ultralow absorbing coatings for high-power CO2-laser optics

Manfred R. Berger; Martina Chmelir; Herman E. Reedy

doi:10.1117/12.144603

4 May 1993 AFM-characterization of defects in ultralow absorbing coatings for high-power CO2-laser optics

Manfred R. Berger, Martina Chmelir, Herman E. Reedy

Proceedings Volume 1810, 9th International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.144603
Event: Ninth International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers, 1992, Heraklion, Greece

Abstract

Industrial high power CO₂-laser manufacturers strive for the utmost in reliability of their lasers. Since physics is limiting the intrinsic absorption values of optics it is most important to focus on the surface absorption mechanisms which are not yet well understood. AFM techniques are suitable for further investigation into surface related absorption phenomena.

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Manfred R. Berger, Martina Chmelir, and Herman E. Reedy "AFM-characterization of defects in ultralow absorbing coatings for high-power CO2-laser optics", Proc. SPIE 1810, 9th International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers, (4 May 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.144603

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