Nodular-defect induced degradation of laser damage resistance of 532 nm high reflectivity coating after exposure to gamma rays
The coupling effect of gamma-ray radiation and 532 nm nanosecond laser radiation on optical coatings and substrates was investigated. Fused silica and S-BSL7 glass with 532 nm high reflectivity coatings were irradiated using a 60Co gamma-ray source at different doses to evaluate degradation in laser damage resistance.