V. G. Artyushenko, M. M. Bubnov, S. K. Vartapetov, E. M. Dianov, V. I. Konov, V. P. Pashinin, A. M. Prokhorov, A. S. Silenok, “Propagation of high-intensity excimer laser radiation through a quartz fiber waveguide”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1988, Volume 15, Number 5,Pages <nobr>1067

Applications of lasers and other topics in quantum electronics

Propagation of high-intensity excimer laser radiation through a quartz fiber waveguide

V. G. Artyushenko, M. M. Bubnov, S. K. Vartapetov, E. M. Dianov, V. I. Konov, V. P. Pashinin, A. M. Prokhorov, A. S. Silenok

Abstract: A determination was made of the three main characteristics (coupling-in efficiency, attenuation coefficient, and optical strength) governing the suitability of a KUVI quartz fiber waveguide for transmission of high-power pulse-periodic ultraviolet radiation from excimer lasers emitting at wavelengths λ = 248, 308, and 351 nm. The reasons for serious deterioration in the quality of a fiber (internal damage) as a result of propagation of the λ = 248 nm radiation were analyzed.

UDC: 621.373.826:681.7.068

PACS: 42.55.Lt, 42.60.Jf, 42.81.Qb, 42.70.Ce, 42.60.Lh

Received: 05.04.1987