Which consequence results when imperfect thin film deposition causes thickness variations on an antireflective coating for a high-power laser window?

💡 Explanation

Localized intensity interference maximum can occur because variations in coating thickness cause constructive and destructive interference at different points, therefore creating hotspots on the window, rather than uniform changes or structural improvements.

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