Which consequence results when applying very high power laser pulses to transparent optical components?

💡 Explanation

Laser-induced damage and self-focusing can occur in the bulk of transparent materials. This is due to the AC Kerr effect, an intensity-dependent refractive index. Therefore, self-focusing generates plasma rather than enhanced oscillation, gain, or harmonic generation, because only excessive intensity will create damage.

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