We present an expression of maximum fiber-link length, at which the output pulses can return to its original rms time wi......

We present the birefringence measurements induced in K9 specimen by cracks produced by 1 064-nm Nd:YAG laser. The birefr......

To study how laser pulse wavelength will affect the damage characteristics of optical elements with different degrees of......

Two series of Yb3 -doped silica glasses (YA and YAP) are fabricated using the sol-gel method, and their spectroscopic pr......

In the process of silicon wet etching, the SiO2 film formed by thermal oxidation is firm and compact, and it is an excel......

The lifetime of optical components in high-fluence ultraviolet (UV) laser applications is typically limited by laser-ini......

Particle ejection is an important process during laser-induced exit surface damage in fused silica. Huge quantities of e......

Photoluminescent properties of a metal-organic complex, di(8-hydroxyquinolato) zinc, impregnated in nanoporous glass wer......

The current and potential applications of reststrahlen bands in optical surfaces and components are reviewed. This type ......

Antireflection coatings are very important for high-efficiency solar cells. An ideal antireflection structure should lea......