Use of a plasma temporal attenuator to investigate the pulse length dependence of CO2 laser induced damage

D.R. Gibson, A.D. Wilson

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    4 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    A surface initiated plasma temporal attenuator enabling production of CO2 laser pulses with tunable durations (20–90 ns), similar temporal profiles, and near Gaussian spatial profiles, is described. Use of the technique to investigate the pulse length dependence and thereby elucidate the mechanism of CO2 laser damage is demonstrated for uncoated and diamondlike carbon antireflection coated n‐type Ge.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)914
    Number of pages916
    JournalApplied Physics Letters
    Volume47
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 1985

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Use of a plasma temporal attenuator to investigate the pulse length dependence of CO2 laser induced damage'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this