Laser Induced Degradation
Metrology for Damage due to high-power lasers
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Optical and chemical analysis of materials
–Study of laser-induced damage
–Analysis of laser power limitations imposed by the material properties
–Identifying materials suitable for R & D of new laser products
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Failure analysis and quality control of laser components and materials used in production
–Defining material properties necessary to meet the laser specifications
–Analysis of laser failures and suggestion of possible solutions
–Developing and/or implementing methods of quality control in mass production
Damage to Components
Typical components: lenses, mirrors, filters, beam splitters, crystals, etc
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Bulk material
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Bulk uniformity
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Surface quality
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Coatings
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