... in which the original thermal diffusion model is valid are pointed out, as well as the potential implications for more appropriate modeling of the absorption process as functions of experimental and material variables. Anomalous Absorption Avalanche Ionization Coatings Color Centers Electron...

... holes. We also report the first reliable measurements of four-photon absorption cross sections in any wide-gap ionic solid. alkali halide avalanche ionization four-photon absorption free electron heating polaron heating prebreakdown absorption primary defects purity self-focusing...

... holes. Single-pulse damage occurs without electron avalanche formation at a temperature very close to the melting point. alkali halides avalanche ionization exciton recombination luminescence 532 nm laser four-photon absorption free electron heating polaron heating KBr self-trapped...

... and, thus, uncertain thresholds, and the role of primary laser-generated photo-chemical defects in the historical “workhorse” materials, the alkali halides. avalanche Ionization beam self-deformation free electron heating intrinsic laser damage multiphoton absorption prebreakdown absorption...

... can now be made with confidence. We examine the effects of initial temperature and of pulse length on the damage threshold. We also discuss the role of defect accumulation in multiple shot damage in KBr. alkali halide avalanche ionization damage mechanism defect accumulation free electron...

... ionization breakdown probability seed electrons spot-size dependence temperature dependence Recent Progress in the Studies of Laser-Induced Intrinsic Damage of Transparent Solids: Deterrent Lack Effect of Seed Electrons in Avalanche Ionization Process STP799-EB/Sep. 1983 A. S. Epifanov, S. V. Garnov...

... the frequency scaling (I*/ω 2 ) of classical field theory should hold for our results over the near infrared region. attaching species avalanche ionization breakdown threshold electron attachment electronegative gas gas breakdown laser beam laser-induced breakdown laser-produced plasmas plasma...