Pulse duration dependence of laser damage mechanisms

A number of mechanisms for internal laser damage in transparent dielectrics are examined for pulse duration dependence and the results are compared with experimental measurements when possible. The differences in dependence on pulse duration and other variables from one mechanism to another suggest that different mechanisms may initiate damage in different parameter ranges. Experimental identification of these mechanisms will be aided by measuring the pulse duration dependence of the damage threshold.

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