N. I. Gavrilov, P. P. Pashinin, A. M. Prokhorov, O. M. Prilyuk, S. N. Sergeev, R. V. Serov, Sh. A. Furman, V. P. Yanovskiĭ, V. D. Vvedenskiĭ, “High-optical-strength thin-film interference polarizers for high-power lasers”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1983, Volume 10, Number 9,Pages <nobr>1914

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High-optical-strength thin-film interference polarizers for high-power lasers

N. I. Gavrilov, P. P. Pashinin, A. M. Prokhorov, O. M. Prilyuk, S. N. Sergeev, R. V. Serov, Sh. A. Furman, V. P. Yanovskiĭ, V. D. Vvedenskiĭ

P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute, the USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow

Abstract: Thin-film interference polarizers made of SiO₂ and ZrO₂ layers were made and investigated. The technology of deposition of the layers is described. The results are reported of an investigation of the optical strength of such polarizers and the mechanism of damage is considered. It is shown that the investigated polarizers are suitable for use in high-power laser systems.

UDC: 621.373.826

PACS: 42.80.Cj, 42.60.-v

Received: 19.11.1982