Statistical analysis of beam resistance test results for KGSS-0180 glass surface

Results of statistical analysis for beam resistance tests obtained for a new KGSS-0180 neodymium glass are presented. Methods of determining limitations for admissible levels of radiation energy density in the active elements of laser systems based on calculation of statistics for the first term of an ordered data series on glass damage thresholds are proposed. Use of this approach to minimize the impact of "size dependence" on accuracy of determination of a minimal threshold value is considered.© (2008) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.