Effect of beam polarization on a fused silica component damaged with a nanosecond UV laser beam.

Charles Bouyer; R. Nuter; S. Grosjean; R. Diaz; M. Cormier; Jean-François Gleyze; N. Roquin; J.-Y. Natoli; Laurent Lamaignère

doi:10.1017/hpl.2026.10176

July 8, 2026High Power Laser Science and EngineeringOpen Access

Effect of beam polarization on a fused silica component damaged with a nanosecond UV laser beam.

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This research aims to explore how the polarization of a UV laser beam affects the damage inflicted on fused silica components.
Experimental approach using different beam polarization states
Application of a nanosecond UV laser to introduce damage
Assessment of the damage threshold through controlled laser exposure
Identified varying damage thresholds based on polarization states
Provided insights into optimal laser settings for reduced damage
Results indicate significant differences in damage patterns and severity

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Experimental investigation demonstrates beam polarization impacts silica damage from a nanosecond UV laser, suggesting optimization for laser applications.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508df96eeac72a437a1304 https://doi.org/10.1017/hpl.2026.10176

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