Mechanisms of femtosecond laser-induced breakdown and damage in MgO

S. Z. Xu*, T. Q. Jia, H. Y. Sun, C. B. Li, X. X. Li, D. H. Feng, J. R. Qiu, Z. Z. Xu

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Abstract

Single-shot laser damage threshold of MgO for 40-986 fs, 800 nm laser pulses is reported. The pump-probe measurements with femtosecond pulses were carried out to investigate the time-resolved electronic excitation processes. A theoretical model including conduction band electrons (CBE) production and laser energy deposition was applied to discuss the roles of multiphoton ionization (MPI) and avalanche ionization in femtosecond laser-induced dielectric breakdown. The results indicate that avalanche ionization plays the dominant role in the femtosecond laser-induced breakdown in MgO near the damage threshold.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)274-280
Number of pages7
JournalOptics Communications
Volume259
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Avalanche ionization
  • Femtosecond laser
  • Laser-induced breakdown
  • MgO
  • Time-resolved dynamics

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