SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1983
STP37244S
Development of Laser Mirrors of Very High Reflectivity Using the Cavity-Attenuated Phase-Shift (CAPS) Method
SourceIt has been possible to obtain mirrors of very high reflectivity by following the simple four-step procedure described herein. The key to success is the ability to measure the scattering and other losses of the substrates and dielectric coatings to ensure that the specifications are being met. These measurements are especially critical in the important cleaning process. The cavity-attenuated phase-shift (CAPS) method is ideally suited for performing these important measurements, permitting us to obtain mirrors with reflectivities of R = 0.99975 ± 0.00005.
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Herbelin, JM
Aerospace Corporation Aerophysics Laboratory, Los Angeles, CA
McKay, JA
Aerospace Corporation Aerophysics Laboratory, Los Angeles, CA
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Developed by Committee: F01
Pages: 223–228
DOI: 10.1520/STP37244S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4865-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0708-3