Focusing action of lenses induced by laser radiation

S. A. Kazakov, D. P. Krindach


Abstract: The results are given of an experimental study of changes in the shape of the surface and value of the refractive index of glass as a result of action of continuous СО₂ laser radiation. The nature of these changes is such that a plane-parallel plate acquires the properties of a lens. The optical characteristics of lenses induced in this way are considered.

UDC: 539.373

PACS: 42.79.Bh, 42.88.+h, 42.60.Jf

Received: 04.04.1974

 English version: Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics, 1975, 4:8, 994–996