Title :
Long-term performance of liquid crystal optics on large fusion lasers
Author :
Kosc, T.Z. ; Owens, A.R. ; Rigatti, A.L. ; Jacobs, S.D. ; Marshall, K.L. ; Kelly, J.H. ; Romanofsky, M.H. ; Mitchell, G.L.
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Laser Energetics, Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
Liquid crystal polarizers and waveplates are an enabling technology for large fusion lasers. While damage and replacement rates of liquid crystal optics remain remarkably low, degradation in polarizer performance has been noted and studied.
Keywords :
fusion reactor instrumentation; laser fusion; liquid crystal devices; liquid crystals; optical materials; optical polarisers; optical retarders; damage rates; large fusion lasers; liquid crystal optics; liquid crystal polarizers; liquid crystal waveplates; long-term performance; polarizer performance degradation; replacement rates; Chemical lasers; Educational institutions; Laser fusion; Optics; Reflection; Substrates;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
