Laser-induced damage in transparent dielectrics: ion beam polishing as a means of increasing surface damage thresholds
- 1 July 1972
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 21 (1) , 39-41
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1654211
Abstract
Polishing of sapphiresurfaces with energetic Ar+ion beams is shown to result in a substantial increase in laser damage threshold over that for conventionally polished surfaces. Data for both entrance and exit damage are presented. The results are interpreted in terms of an increase in surface strength with ion beampolishing.Keywords
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