Reflective and refractive optics such as mirrors, windows, lenses, filters, polarizers, and prisms are used to reliably manipulate high energy laser beams. A designer must consider variables such as wavelength, cost, and system geometry to select the appropriate optics to produce highly reliable and robust systems. An often overlooked factor is Laser Damage Threshold (LDT).
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