Understanding And Controlling Optical Damage Caused By Lasers On Crystals
Monday, July 7, 2008 - 09:35
in Physics & Chemistry
A new study has advanced current understanding as well as the control of optical damage in crystals, offering new ways to increase light-power output of future optical integrated circuits. Many of the lasers used today, both in scientific or technological applications have such a high light output power that the light itself damages or even destroys the crystals used to control, guide or manipulate it inside photonic devices (devices that only work with light).