Interaction of xenon light with the surface of 304 stainless steel
Description:
Laser amplifier frames fabricated from Type 304 stainless steel are known to cause damage to glass lenses by ejecting particles which are deposited on the lenses. High energy pulses of xenon light interact with the steel surface to produce damage sites. Heat treatment and surface cleaning procedures greatly affect the surface stability of the steel and influence contamination generated by the steel. It is believed that inclusions and/or carbides play a role, and the size of damage sites observe…
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Date:
February 14, 1978
Creator:
Krenzer, R. W.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department