Colloquia & Guest Speakers

Laser-induced damage of dielectric-enhanced mirrors at 1064 nm

Dr. Jue Wang, Senior development associate at Corning Advanced Optics

Monday, March 4, 2024
4:30 p.m.

Presented in-person in Goergen 101 and on Zoom

Zoom Information

Zoom:https://rochester.zoom.us/j/91669460596?pwd=T1VzbEFreVd3NFR5QnlUV09YWlZWZz09
Meeting ID: 916 6946 0596
Passcode: 0330


Abstract

Diamond-turned aluminum alloy is extensively used in infrared (IR) optical systems. Dielectric-enhanced mirrors improve laser damage resistance. We will discuss laser-induced damage of the dielectric-enhanced mirrors at 1064 nm and 20 ns. We will share how we (i) analyze the damage sites using a combination of optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy, scanning electron-microscopy, and laser scanning confocal microscopy; (ii) explain laser-induced damage morphology by using 3D finite-difference Time-domain (FDTD) simulation; and (iii) predict optical performance based on coating modeling. Finally, we will explore surface mitigation techniques that lead to high laser durability.

Biography

Headshot of Jue Wang.
Dr. Jue Wang

Dr. Jue Wang is a senior development associate at Corning Advanced OpAcs and an SPIE fellow endorsed in 2023. Interested in light-maGer interactions, Jue pursues fundamental understanding, while cherishing industry technical innovation for Laser OpAcs, Precision OpAcs, and A&D opAcs. Before joining Corning, he was a Professor of Physics at Tongji University. He was a German Volkswagen and DAAD research fellows at Wuerzburg University. He received his BS and Ph.D. in physics and optics from Fudan University and SITP, CAS.