LatSO

Project Description

Our project aims to determine the laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT) of optical components used in space research systems at different wavelengths (1064 nm, 532 nm, 355 nm, and 266 nm) and to standardize these measurements.

The LaTSO project creates a simulation of space conditions in a laboratory environment to observe the behavior of optical components under space conditions.

Purpose & Goals

To enhance the reliability of spacecraft by determining the laser damage resistance of optical components used in space research and developing test protocols compliant with international standards.

Experimental Stages

1. Determination of LIDT under atmospheric conditions
2. Determination of LIDT under vacuum conditions
3. Determination of LIDT for thermally conditioned optical components
4. Determination of LIDT for UV-aged optical components

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Atmospheric LIDT test setup established according to ISO 21254-2 standard