The collaboration between OPTOMAN and DIOPTIC shows what’s possible when coating expertise and advanced inspection technology are combined. The full whitepaper explains how this approach directly translates into higher LIDT and lower risk in applications demanding high laser power.
Coating Expertise Meets Advanced Inspection Technology
When it comes to high power laser systems, Laser Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) is the defining performance metric. A single high absorption defect can reduce thresholds from about 20 J/cm² to 12 J/cm² — a 40% loss that can jeopardize entire systems. Microscopic scratches, digs, nodules, or bubbles may look insignificant, but in practice they become critical failure points.
OPTOMAN has long been recognized for their precision in thin film coatings. To go further, they partnered with DIOPTIC to bring automated metrology into the process. By leveraging the ARGOS matrix for quality control, they can now pinpoint µm scale defects that drive damage onset. This data not only informs coating design but also provides customers with unmatched confidence in the reliability of OPTOMAN products.
The collaboration between OPTOMAN and DIOPTIC shows what’s possible when coating expertise and advanced inspection technology are combined. The full whitepaper explains how this approach directly translates into higher LIDT and lower risk in applications demanding high laser power.
Read the full Whitepaper: Surface Quality Control for Maximizing LIDT in High-Power Laser Optics
