Application of Raman spectroscopy for measurement of photorefractive damage profile in LiNbO3 crystals

S. M. Kostritskii, P. Bourson, M. D. Fontana, R. Mouras, M. Aillerie

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Abstract

We demonstrate that the Raman spectroscopy method may be effectively used for accurate determination of optical damage profiles in LiNbO3-based elements used in the various devices utilizing high-power laser beams. It has been established, that there is an irreversible fraction of the optical damage induced only by the high-intensity (≥ 25 kW/cm2) illumination for a long time, and it has accumulative character with exposure time in nominally pure crystals. This irreversible effect was related to the optical fatigue of a material.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3170-3173
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica Status Solidi C: Conferences
Volume1
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

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