Aim: To test and validate the longevity and performance of nanostructured optics compared to IBS antireflective coatings under high-power UV laser radiation.
Brief description: The NOAHUP project evaluates nanostructured surfaces as a potential replacement for IBS coatings in UV optics. These surfaces promise superior performance, including higher transmission efficiency and resistance to degradation. The experiment involved designing, assembling, and testing beam expanders equipped with both IBS-coated and nanostructured lenses under identical high-power UV conditions to assess performance differences in transmission loss and durability.
Benefits: If proven superior, nanostructured optics could offer longer-lasting solutions for high-power UV applications, reducing transmission losses and catastrophic failures. This innovation addresses the industry's demand for durable, high-performance UV optics, potentially lowering maintenance costs and improving reliability in critical applications. Further exploration of environmental factors may unlock additional advantages of this technology.
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