The Laser Optics Resource Guide covers the core concepts of laser optics including the key specifications of laser optics components, optical coatings, Gaussian beam propagation, and the metrology required to verify component performance. Whether your application is in laser materials processing, medical lasers, or laser sensing, these insights will help you properly specify a laser optics system while maximizing performance and minimizing cost.

Section 5: Beam Shaping Overview

Section 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.4, and 5.6: Laser Beam Shaping Overview

Section 6: Laser Beam Expanders

Section 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5: Laser Beam Expanders

Section 7: Aspheric Lens Irregularity and Strehl Ratio

Section 7.1 and 7.2: Aspheric Lens Irregularity and Strehl Ratio

Section 8: Characteristics of Laser Grade Substrates

Section 8.1: Absorption
Sections 8.2, 8.3, and 8.4: Thermal Properties of Optical Substrates
Sections 8.5 and 8.6: Homogeneity and Scatter from Inclusions and Bubbles
Section 8.7: Subsurface Damage
Section 8.8: Dispersion
Section 8.9: Common Laser Optics Materials

Section 9: Surface Quality

Section 9.1 and 9.2: Understanding Surface Quality

Section 10: Superpolished Optics

Sections 10.1, 10.2, and 10.3: Superpolished Optics

Section 11: Optical Coatings

Sections 11.1, 11.2, and 11.7: An Introduction to Optical Coatings
Section 11.3: Anti-Reflection (AR) Coatings
Section 11.4: Highly Reflective Coatings

Section 12: Nano-Structured Anti-Reflective Surfaces

Sections 12.1, 12.2, and 12.3: Nebular™ Technology: Nano-Structured Anti-Reflective Surfaces

Section 13: Ultrafast Dispersion

Sections 13.1 and 13.2: Ultrafast Dispersion

Section 14: Highly-Dispersive Mirrors

Section 14.1, 14.2, and 14.3: Highly-Dispersive Mirrors

Section 15: Laser-Induced Damage Threshold

Section 15.1: Understanding and Specifying LIDT of Laser Components
Section 15.2: Bulk Laser Damage in Glass
Section 15.3: Different Types of LIDT Specifications
Sections 15.4, 15.5, and 15.6: Laser Damage Threshold Testing
Section 15.7: Importance of Beam Diameter on Laser Damage Threshold
Section 15.8: LIDT for Ultrafast Lasers
Section 15.9: Uncertainty in LIDT Specifications

Section 16: Metrology

Section 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6, 16.7, and 16.8: Metrology for Laser Optics

The Laser Lab Video Series

The Laser Optics Lab video series covers laser optics concepts including product types, specifications, coating technologies, and more. Each video delves into a specific element of laser optics, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and choose the best product for your application.

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