Open AccessElectron-beam–deposited distributed polarization rotator for high-power laser applications
Author(s) -
J. B. Oliver,
T. J. Kessler,
C. Smith,
B. Taylor,
V. Gruschow,
J. Hettrick,
B. Charles
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.22.023883
Subject(s) - optics , materials science , polarization rotator , transmittance , laser , polarization (electrochemistry) , optoelectronics , birefringence , physics , chemistry
Electron-beam deposition of silica and alumina is used to fabricate distributed polarization rotators suitable for smoothing the intensity of large-aperture, high-peak-power lasers. Low-modulation, low-loss transmittance with a high 351-nm laser-damage threshold is achieved.
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