Computer simulation of light propagation through optical coatings with inhomogeneous microstructure

Vitali E. Gruzdev; Anastasia S. Gruzdeva

doi:10.1117/12.321519

14 September 1998 Computer simulation of light propagation through optical coatings with inhomogeneous microstructure

Vitali E. Gruzdev, Anastasia S. Gruzdeva

Proceedings Volume 3343, High-Power Laser Ablation; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321519
Event: High-Power Laser Ablation, 1998, Santa Fe, NM, United States

Abstract

There are presented initial results of investigation of influence of local optical and thermal parameters of thin dielectric films and optical coatings with inhomogeneous micromorphology on light propagation. Linear and nonlinear light propagation accompanied by laser-induced heating have been considered. Modeling is used to investigate the process described by coupled nonlinear equations. Obtained results show critical role of nonlinear phenomena resulting in formation of local maxima of laser intensity inside the films which is followed by highly inhomogeneous local heating of the films.

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Vitali E. Gruzdev and Anastasia S. Gruzdeva "Computer simulation of light propagation through optical coatings with inhomogeneous microstructure", Proc. SPIE 3343, High-Power Laser Ablation, (14 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321519

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