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Functional Coatings Broaden Laser Applications

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High-power coatings make possible the construction of even higher power laser systems.

Martin Schacht

Coated surfaces have played an important role in commercial laser technology for about 30 years. However, it was not until recently that development and production of functional optics faced changes, including increases in reflection and transmission behavior in certain spectral ranges. Coatings are used in three primary laser application areas: dielectric high-power lasers, adaptive optics and gradient mirrors for unstable resonators. Because they can boost the performance of the final product, the method of coating and the choice of substrate are important considerations for manufacturers...Read full article

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    Published: February 2003
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    adaptive optics
    Adaptive optics (AO) is a technology used to improve the performance of optical systems by reducing the effects of atmospheric distortions. The Earth's atmosphere can cause light passing through it to experience distortions, resulting in image blurring and degradation in various optical applications, such as astronomical observations, laser communications, and imaging systems. Adaptive optics systems actively adjust the optical elements in real-time to compensate for these distortions. Key...
    adaptive opticsCoatingscommercial laser technologyCommunicationsdielectric high-power lasersenergyFeaturesgradient mirrorsindustrialspectral ranges

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