Dr. Semyon Papernov Profile

Dr. Semyon Papernov

Scientist at Univ of Rochester

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Publications (40)

Proceedings Article | 5 June 2018 Paper

Fabrication of a glancing-angle-deposited distributed polarization rotator for ultraviolet applications

J. Oliver, S. MacNally, C. Smith, B. Hoffman, J. Spaulding, J. Foster, S. Papernov, T. Kessler

Proceedings Volume 10691, 106911C (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2312646

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Optical coatings, Reflectivity, Refractive index, Laser damage threshold, Ultraviolet radiation, Thin films, Silica, Antireflective coatings

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Proceedings Article | 20 December 2017 Paper

Damage testing of nematic liquid crystalline materials for femtosecond to nanosecond pulse lengths at 1053 nm

T. Kosc, K. Marshall, A. Kozlov, S. Papernov, S. Demos

Proceedings Volume 10447, 104471G (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2281406

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Laser damage threshold, Liquids, Femtosecond phenomena, Laser induced damage

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Proceedings Article | 11 December 2017 Paper

Methods for improving the damage performance of fused silica polished by magnetorheological finishing

K. Kafka, B. Hoffman, S. Papernov, M. DeMarco, C. Hall, K. Marshall, S. Demos

Proceedings Volume 10447, 1044709 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2281479

KEYWORDS: Etching, Polishing, Magnetorheological finishing, Surface finishing, Silica, Surface roughness, Wet etching, Laser damage threshold, Abrasives, Particles, Laser induced damage

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Proceedings Article | 13 January 2017 Paper

Study of the picosecond laser damage in HfO2/SiO20based thin-film coatings in vacuum

A. Kozlov, S. Papernov, J. Oliver, A. Rigatti, B. Taylor, B. Charles, C. Smith

Proceedings Volume 10014, 100141Y (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2242832

KEYWORDS: Thin film coatings, Laser damage threshold, Picosecond phenomena, Thin films, Multilayers, Hybrid fiber optics, Pulsed laser operation, Quantum wells, Scanning electron microscopy, Optical coatings

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SPIE Journal Paper | 15 July 2016

Role of HfO₂/SiO₂ thin-film interfaces in near-ultraviolet absorption and pulsed laser damage

Semyon Papernov, Alexei Kozlov, James Oliver, Chris Smith, Lars Jensen, Stefan Günster, Heinrich Mädebach, Detlev Ristau

OE, Vol. 56, Issue 01, 011004, (July 2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.56.1.011004

KEYWORDS: Hybrid fiber optics, Absorption, Interfaces, Near ultraviolet, Thin films, Laser induced damage, Laser damage threshold, Thin film coatings, Resistance, Ion beams

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Proceedings Article | 23 November 2015 Paper

The role of film interfaces in near-ultraviolet absorption and pulsed-laser damage in ion-beam-sputtered coatings based on HfO2/SiO2 thin-film pairs

S. Papernov, A. Kozlov, J. Oliver, C. Smith, L. Jensen, D. Ristau, S. Günster, H. Mädebach

Proceedings Volume 9632, 96320B (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2196654

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Interfaces, Silica, Near ultraviolet, Laser damage threshold, Thin film coatings, Thin films, Laser induced damage, Resistance, Hybrid fiber optics

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Proceedings Article | 31 October 2014 Paper

Interface absorption versus film absorption in HfO2/SiO2 thin-film pairs in the near-ultraviolet and relation to pulsed-laser damage

S. Papernov, A. Kozlov, J. Oliver

Proceedings Volume 9237, 92370Q (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068241

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Silica, Coating, Interfaces, Thin films, Near ultraviolet, Oxides, Multilayers, Atomic force microscopy, Laser damage threshold

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Proceedings Article | 31 October 2014 Paper

Detection of the laser-damage onset in optical coatings by the photothermal-deflection method

Katsuhiro Mikami, Semyon Papernov, Shinji Motokoshi, Stephen Jacobs, Takahisa Jitsuno

Proceedings Volume 9237, 923721 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068234

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Laser induced damage, Excitons, Contamination, Pulsed laser operation, Laser irradiation, Damage detection, Silica, Color centers, Laser optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 25 June 2014 Open Access

Near-ultraviolet absorption annealing in hafnium oxide thin films subjected to continuous-wave laser radiation

Semyon Papernov, Alexei Kozlov, James Oliver, Terrance Kessler, Alexander Shvydky, Brendan Marozas

OE, Vol. 53, Issue 12, 122504, (June 2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.53.12.122504

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Continuous wave operation, Hybrid fiber optics, Annealing, Near ultraviolet, Thin films, Pulsed laser operation, Hafnium, Oxides, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2013 Paper

Near-ultraviolet absorption-annealing effects in HfO2 thin films subjected to continuous-wave laser irradiation at 355 nm

S. Papernov, A. Kozlov, J. Oliver, T. Kessler, B. Marozas

Proceedings Volume 8885, 888504 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2031640

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Continuous wave operation, Near ultraviolet, Annealing, Pulsed laser operation, Thin films, Laser irradiation, Semiconductor lasers, Laser damage threshold, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2013 Paper

A highly energetic, multiwavelength, diode-pumped nanosecond laser system with flexible pulse-shaping capability

A. Okishev, I. Begishev, R. Cuffney, S. Papernov, J. Zuegel

Proceedings Volume 8599, 85990Q (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2001687

KEYWORDS: Laser systems engineering, Amplifiers, Pulsed laser operation, Semiconductor lasers, Fusion energy, Crystals, Laser energy, Neodymium lasers, Diagnostics, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 4 December 2012 Paper

355nm absorption in HfO2 and SiO2 monolayers with embedded Hf nanoclusters studied using photothermal heterodyne imaging

S. Papernov, E. Shin, T. Murray, A. Schmid, J. Oliver

Proceedings Volume 8530, 85301H (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.981642

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Silica, Particles, Heterodyning, Metals, Transmission electron microscopy, Signal detection, Near ultraviolet, Thin films, Laser beam diagnostics

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Proceedings Article | 1 December 2010 Paper

Submicrometer-resolution mapping of ultraweak 355-nm absorption in HfO2 monolayers using photothermal heterodyne imaging

S. Papernov, A. Tait, W. Bittle, A. Schmid, J. Oliver, P. Kupinski

Proceedings Volume 7842, 78420A (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868236

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Silica, Heterodyning, Metals, Oxides, Thin films, Signal detection, Gold, Ultraviolet radiation, Atomic force microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 30 December 2008 Open Access

Laser-induced surface damage of optical materials: absorption sources, initiation, growth, and mitigation

S. Papernov, A. Schmid

Proceedings Volume 7132, 71321J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.804499

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Particles, Systems modeling, Silica, Gold, Surface finishing, Glasses, Aluminum, Laser induced damage, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 30 December 2008 Paper

Optimization of laser-damage resistance of evaporated hafnia films at 351nm

J. Oliver, S. Papernov, A. Schmid, J. Lambropoulos

Proceedings Volume 7132, 71320J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.805383

KEYWORDS: Oxygen, Resistance, Crystals, Laser damage threshold, Refractive index, Hafnium, Multilayers, Transmission electron microscopy, Coating, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 27 August 2008 Paper

Laser-damage-resistant photoalignment layers for high-peak-power liquid crystal device applications

K. Marshall, J. Gan, G. Mitchell, S. Papernov, A. Rigatti, A. Schmid, S. Jacobs

Proceedings Volume 7050, 70500L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795153

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Polymers, Optical alignment, Ultraviolet radiation, Laser applications, Coating, Laser damage threshold, Resistance, Polarizers, LCDs

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Proceedings Article | 18 December 2007 Paper

Damage thresholds and morphology of the front- and back-irradiated SiO₂ thin films containing gold nanoparticles as artificial absorbing defects

S. Papernov, A. Schmid, J. Oliver, A. Rigatti

Proceedings Volume 6720, 67200G (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.752616

KEYWORDS: Particles, Gold, Plasma, Thin films, Nanoparticles, Interfaces, Laser damage threshold, Atomic force microscopy, Ultraviolet radiation, Laser induced damage

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Proceedings Article | 15 January 2007 Paper

Using gold nanoparticles as artificial defects in thin films: What have we learned about laser-induced damage driven by localized absorbers?

S. Papernov, A. Schmid

Proceedings Volume 6403, 64030D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.699100

KEYWORDS: Particles, Gold, Thin films, Nanoparticles, Systems modeling, Absorption, Laser damage threshold, Silica, Laser induced damage, Diffusion

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2006 Paper

Damage behavior of HfO₂ monolayer film containing gold nanoparticles as artificial absorbing defects

S. Papernov, A.W. Schmid, A.L. Rigatti, J.B. Oliver, J.D. Howe

Proceedings Volume 5991, 59911D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638181

KEYWORDS: Gold, Particles, Hybrid fiber optics, Nanoparticles, Thin films, Atomic force microscopy, Laser induced damage, Absorption, Metals, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 7 February 2006 Paper

Thin-film polarizers for the OMEGA EP laser system

J.B. Oliver, A.L. Rigatti, J.D. Howe, J. Keck, J. Szczepanski, A.W. Schmid, S. Papernov, A. Kozlov, T.Z. Kosc

Proceedings Volume 5991, 599119 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.638809

KEYWORDS: Coating, Polarizers, Silica, Crystals, Thin films, Laser systems engineering, Transmittance, National Ignition Facility, Pulsed laser operation, Laser damage threshold

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2005 Paper

High-spatial-resolution studies of UV-laser-damage morphology in SiO₂ thin films with artificial defects

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 5647, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.584899

KEYWORDS: Particles, Thin films, Atomic force microscopy, Gold, Laser damage threshold, Plasma, Nanoparticles, Coating, Ultraviolet radiation, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2003 Paper

Damage behavior of SiO2 thin films containing gold nanoparticles lodged at predetermined distances from the film surface

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 4932, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.480065

KEYWORDS: Laser damage threshold, Gold, Nanoparticles, Thin films, Plasma, Atomic force microscopy, Particles, Laser induced damage, Silica, Ionization

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2002 Paper

Establishing links between single gold nanoparticles buried inside SiO2 thin film and 351-nm pulsed-laser damage morphology

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid, Amy Rigatti, Jim Howe

Proceedings Volume 4679, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.461710

KEYWORDS: Particles, Nanoparticles, Gold, Laser damage threshold, Thin films, Absorption, Atomic force microscopy, Fusion energy, Silica, Chromium

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2001 Paper

Using colloidal gold nanoparticles for studies of laser interaction with defects in thin films

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid, R. Krishnan, Leonid Tsybeskov

Proceedings Volume 4347, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425037

KEYWORDS: Particles, Nanoparticles, Gold, Thin films, Absorption, Coating, Laser damage threshold, Atomic force microscopy, Fusion energy, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 12 April 2001 Paper

Moisture barrier coatings to prevent environmental degradation of KDP crystals

Amy Rigatti, Douglas Smith, Gary Mitchell, Jane Dirmyer, Ansgar Schmid, Semyon Papernov

Proceedings Volume 4347, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.425070

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Sol-gels, Surface finishing, Laser crystals, Humidity, Polymethylmethacrylate, Laser systems engineering, Etching, Polishing, Laser damage threshold

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 1999 Paper

Damage in fused-silica spatial-filter lenses on the OMEGA laser system

Amy Rigatti, Douglas Smith, Ansgar Schmid, Semyon Papernov, John Kelly

Proceedings Volume 3578, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344444

KEYWORDS: Lenses, Sol-gels, Contamination, Laser damage threshold, Etching, Reflectivity, Surface finishing, Ions, Optical coatings, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 1999 Paper

Laser-induced damage of photo-thermo-refractive glasses for optical holographic element writing

Oleg Efimov, Leonid Glebov, Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 3578, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344406

KEYWORDS: Glasses, Absorption, Silver, Laser damage threshold, Laser induced damage, Crystals, Holograms, Silica, Holography, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 7 April 1999 Paper

How small stresses affect 351-nm damage onset in fused silica

Faiz Dahmani, John Lambropoulos, Stephen Burns, Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 3578, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.344407

KEYWORDS: Silica, Laser damage threshold, Laser induced damage, Glasses, Surface finishing, Birefringence, Optical design, Ultraviolet radiation, Polishing, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

Perfluorinated polymer films with extraordinary UV-laser damage resistance

Semyon Papernov, D. Zaksas, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 3244, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307017

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Polymer thin films, Resistance, Ultraviolet radiation, Laser damage threshold, UV optics, Wavefronts, Pellicles, Interferometers, Birefringence

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

Nonlinear UV damage mechanism in polymer thin films observed from below to above damage threshold

Semyon Papernov, D. Zaksas, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 3244, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307016

KEYWORDS: Laser damage threshold, Ultraviolet radiation, Polymer thin films, Raman scattering, Scattering, Thin films, Laser induced damage, Laser scattering, Raman spectroscopy, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1998 Paper

One step closer to the intrinsic laser damage threshold of HfO2 and SiO2 monolayer thin films

Semyon Papernov, D. Zaksas, J. Anzellotti, Douglas Smith, Ansgar Schmid, David Collier, Frank Carbone

Proceedings Volume 3244, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.307018

KEYWORDS: Laser damage threshold, Polishing, Hybrid fiber optics, Silica, Thin films, Surface finishing, Deposition processes, Absorption, Ions, Microscopy

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 February 1998

Characterization of freestanding polymer films for application in 351-nm, high-peak-power laser systems

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid, D. Zaksas

OE, Vol. 37, Issue 02, (February 1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.601867

KEYWORDS: Pellicles, Laser damage threshold, Polymers, Polymer thin films, Birefringence, Lithography, Ultraviolet radiation, Interferometry, Laser systems engineering, Laser induced damage

Proceedings Article | 13 May 1997 Paper

High laser-induced damage threshold polarizer-coatings for 1054 nm

Douglas Smith, J. Anzellotti, Semyon Papernov, Z. Roman Chrzan

Proceedings Volume 2966, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274267

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Laser damage threshold, Beam splitters, National Ignition Facility, Optical coatings, Laser development, Laser optics, Hybrid fiber optics, Laser induced damage, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 1997 Paper

Heat transfer from localized absorbing defects to the host coating material in HfO2/SiO2 multilayer systems

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 2966, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.274258

KEYWORDS: Anisotropy, Interfaces, Coating, Multilayers, Atomic force microscopy, Pulsed laser operation, Thulium, Finite element methods, Absorption, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 27 May 1996 Paper

AFM-mapped nanoscale absorber-driven laser damage in UV high-reflector multilayers

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid, J. Anzelotti, Douglas Smith, Z. Roman Chrzan

Proceedings Volume 2714, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.240395

KEYWORDS: Atomic force microscopy, Ultraviolet radiation, Laser induced damage, Multilayers, Interfaces, Optical coatings, Oxides, Silica, Energy transfer, Reflectors

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 1995 Paper

Damage fluence at 1054 nm and 351 nm of coatings made with hafnium oxide evaporated from metallic hafnium

Douglas Smith, J. Anzellotti, Ansgar Schmid, Semyon Papernov, Z. Roman Chrzan, Steven Van Kerkhove

Proceedings Volume 2428, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.213715

KEYWORDS: Hafnium, Oxides, Absorption, Zirconium, Antireflective coatings, Optical coatings, Adaptive optics, Glasses, Laser damage threshold, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 1995 Paper

Comparison of laser-induced damage morphology in three model thin-film systems: HfO2, Y2O3, and Ta2O5

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 2428, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.213756

KEYWORDS: Laser induced damage, Atomic force microscopy, Systems modeling, Thin films, Interfaces, Laser scattering, Hybrid fiber optics, Tantalum, Dielectrics, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1994 Paper

Atomic force microscopy studies of laser-triggered morphology changes in Y2O3 monolayer coatings

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 2114, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180918

KEYWORDS: Atomic force microscopy, Laser induced damage, Microscopy, Continuous wave operation, Absorption, Pulsed laser operation, Dielectrics, Laser irradiation, Neodymium lasers

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 1994 Paper

Atomic force microscopy observation of water-induced morphological changes in Y2O3 monolayer coatings

Semyon Papernov, Ansgar Schmid

Proceedings Volume 2114, (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.180919

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Atomic force microscopy, Crystals, Feature extraction, Spatial frequencies, Thin film coatings, Thin films, Solid state physics, Optical coatings, Microscopes

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Proceedings Article | 29 July 1992 Paper

Perfluorinated copolymer coatings for high-power laser applications

Semyon Papernov, Laurie Pedulla, V. Zandy, Ansgar Schmid, P. Resnick

Proceedings Volume 1624, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60101

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Crystals, Laser damage threshold, Antireflective coatings, Sol-gels, Optical coatings, High power lasers, Laser induced damage, Ultraviolet radiation, Polymer thin films

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Conference Committee Involvement (15)

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2021

12 October 2021 | Online Only, United States

Laser-induced Damage in Optical Materials 2020

14 September 2020 | Online Only, New York, United States

Laser-induced Damage in Optical Materials 2019

23 September 2019 | Broomfield (Boulder area), Colorado, United States

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2018: 50th Anniversary Conference

24 September 2018 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2017

24 September 2017 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials 2016

25 September 2016 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2015

28 September 2015 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser-Induced Damage in Optical Materials: 2014

15 September 2014 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser Damage Symposium: XLV Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High-Power Lasers

22 September 2013 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser Damage Symposium XLIV: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

23 September 2012 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser Damage Symposium XLIII: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

18 September 2011 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Laser Damage Symposium XLII: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

26 September 2010 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder Damage Symposium XXXIX: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

24 September 2007 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder Damage Symposium XXXVIII: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

26 September 2006 | Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder Damage Symposium XXXVII: Annual Symposium on Optical Materials for High Power Lasers

19 September 2005 | Boulder, CO, United States

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