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24 November 2023 Investigating the surface morphology and fracture behavior of calcium fluoride under femtosecond laser irradiation
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Abstract
We investigate the unique surface fractures of CaF2 found after single shot laser irradiation using 77 femtosecond, 1030 nm laser pulses. Optical microscopy and atomic force microscopy revealed elevated rectangular structures across laser-ablated craters. The underlying mechanism for this unique morphology may be related to anisotropic thermal conductivity and laser-induced defects. Our findings provide insights into the fundamental mechanisms of laser-induced damage in CaF2 and have implications for the design and optimization of high-power laser systems.
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Emma DeAngelis, Mohamed Yaseen Noor, Justin Twardowski, Conrad Kuz, Mohamed Ruwaid Rafiuddin, and Enam A. Chowdhury "Investigating the surface morphology and fracture behavior of calcium fluoride under femtosecond laser irradiation", Proc. SPIE PC12726, Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2023, PC127260Q (24 November 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2684484
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KEYWORDS
Calcium

Fluoride

Laser irradiation

Femtosecond phenomena

Crystals

High power lasers

Surface finishing

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