Method of reducing laser-induced optical damage in silica

Details Method of reducing laser-induced optical damage in silica Method of reducing laser-induced optical damage in silica

1996-12-10

1998-04-07

Czaja, Donald E.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Operating under inert or reducing conditions

65414, 65426, 65424, 65427, 65900, C03B 3700, C03B 37018, C03B 3701, G02B 618

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057359210

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the production of high purity fused silica glass which is highly resistant to 248 nm excimer laser-induced optical damage. In particular, this invention relates to a fused silica optical member or blank.

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