SIST EN ISO 11551:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 11551:2020
01-februar-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 11551:2004
Optika in optični instrumenti - Laserji in laserska oprema - Preskusna metoda za
absorpcijo optičnih laserskih komponent (ISO 11551:2019)
Optics and photonics - Lasers and laser-related equipment - Test method for
absorptance of optical laser components (ISO 11551:2019)
Optik und Photonik - Laser und Laseranlagen - Prüfverfahren für den Absorptionsgrad
von optischen Laserkomponenten (ISO 11551:2019)
Optique et photonique - Lasers et équipements associés aux lasers - Méthode d'essai du
facteur d'absorption des composants optiques pour lasers (ISO 11551:2019)
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ICS:
31.260 Optoelektronika, laserska Optoelectronics. Laser
oprema equipment
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EN ISO 11551
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

November 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.260 Supersedes EN ISO 11551:2003
English Version

Optics and photonics - Lasers and laser-related equipment
- Test method for absorptance of optical laser components
(ISO 11551:2019)
Optique et photonique - Lasers et équipements Optik und Photonik - Laser und Laseranlagen -
associés aux lasers - Méthode d'essai du facteur Prüfverfahren für den Absorptionsgrad von optischen
d'absorption des composants optiques pour lasers (ISO Laserkomponenten (ISO 11551:2019)
11551:2019)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 October 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.

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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11551:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172 "Optics
and photonics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 123 “Lasers and photonics” the
secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 11551:2003.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11551:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 11551:2019 without any modification.


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SIST EN ISO 11551:2020
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 11551
Third edition
2019-10
Optics and photonics — Lasers and
laser-related equipment — Test
method for absorptance of optical
laser components
Optique et photonique — Lasers et équipements associés aux lasers
— Méthode d'essai du facteur d'absorption des composants optiques
pour lasers
Reference number
ISO 11551:2019(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and units of measure . 1
5 Preparation of test sample and measuring arrangement . 2
6 Characteristic features of the laser radiation . 3
7 Test procedure . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Calibration . 4
7.2.1 Calibration of the power signal . 4
7.2.2 Calibration of the temperature signal . 4
7.2.3 Calibration of the thermal response . 4
7.2.4 Measurement of the background signal . 5
7.3 Determining the absorptance . 5
8 Evaluation . 5
8.1 General . 5
8.2 Elimination of drift . 6
8.3 Exponential method . 6
8.4 Pulse method . 7
9 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Effects changing absorptance .10
Annex B (informative) Influence of signal distortions .12
Annex C (informative) Algorithm for parameterizing the temperature data .15
Bibliography .16
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/ directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/ patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following
URL: www .iso .org/ iso/ foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee 9,
Laser and electro-optical systems.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition ISO 11551:2003 which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
a) Introduction: The assumptions were revised in the second paragraph. Minor wording and example
adjustment in third paragraph.
b) Clause 4: Table for symbols and units was corrected.
c) Clause 5: More detailed specification of environmental conditions for UV- and IR applications are
provided in the second paragraph. ISO 7 specification was deleted.
In the fourth paragraph, Annex A is explicitly mentioned for the dependence of absorption on other
test parameters.
In the fifth paragraph, Annex B is explicitly mentioned to account for the critical issue of finite heat
conductivity.
d) In 7.2.3: In the first paragraph, the calibration procedure is specified in more detail, including the
consideration of the heating scheme for thick samples.
Note 1 is complemented by the restriction for thin samples.
Note 2 is complemented with the consideration of heating scheme for finite heat conduction.
e) In 7.3: In the first paragraph the specifications for the ambient temperature drift were clarified.
The requirements to the total temperature rise during heating were generalized.
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In the third paragraph the terminology “pre-irradiation” was replaced by “drift record”. The
description of the duration of the cooling period was complemented.
f) In 8.1: In the first paragraph “heat capacity” was replaced by “specific heat capacity”.
g) In A.1: “irradiation dose” added as influencing parameter.
h) In A.3: Generalization of nonlinear absorption dependencies.
i) In B.3: More detailed comments on the convergence of the temperature curves in Figure B.1.
Correction of Formulae (B.2) and (B.3). An additional paragraph with explanations for thick test
samples, including two references.
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Introduction
To characterize an optical component, it is important to know its absorptance. When radiation impinges
upon a component, a part of that radiation is absorbed, increasing the temperature of the component.
In this document only the part of the absorbed power/energy, that is converted into heat, is measured.
If enough energy is absorbed, the optical properties of the component can change, and the component
can even be destroyed. Absorptance is the ratio of the radiant flux absorbed to the radiant flux of the
incident radiation.
In the procedures described in this document, the absorptance is determined calorimetrically as
the ratio of power or energy absorbed by the component to the total power or energy, respectively,
impinging upon the component. The assumption is made that the absorptance of the test sample is
constant within the temperature fluctuations experienced by the component during the measurement.
For most optical bulk materials, the absorptance depends on the position of the irradiating beam on the
sample surface. Several infrared materials exhibit a strong dependence of absorptance on temperature,
especially at high temperatures.
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Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related
equipment — Test method for absorptance of optical laser
components
1 Scope
This document specifies procedures and techniques for obtaining comparable values for the
absorptance of optical laser components.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 11145, Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related equipment — Vocabulary and symbols
ISO 14644-1:2015, Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments — Part 1: Classification of air
cleanliness by particle concentration
ISO 80000-7, Quantities and units — Part 7: Light and radiation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11145 and ISO 80000-7 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
absorptance
a
ratio of the radiant flux absorbed to the radiant flux of the incident radiation
Note 1 to entry: The definition of absorptance used for this document is limited to absorptance processes
which convert the absorbed energy into heat. For certain types of optics and radiation, additional non-thermal
processes can result in absorption losses which will not be detected by the test procedure described here (see
Annex A).
4 Symbols and units of measure
Symbol Term Unit
C Thermal capacity of test sample, holder, etc. J/K
eff
c Specific heat capacity of test sample J/(kg·K)
p
d , d Beam width on test sample mm
σx σy
m Mass of test sample, holder, etc. kg
i
P cw power W
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Symbol Term Unit
P Average laser power for continuous pulse mode operation W
av
P Typical peak power for repetitive pulse mode operation W
pk
t Duration of irradiation s
B
Δt Time interval s
T Ambient temperature K
amb
ΔT Temperature difference K
a Absorptance 1
β Angle of incidence Rad
γ Thermal loss coefficient 1/s
λ Wavelength nm
κ Heat conductivity W/(mK)
3
η Mass density kg/m
3
Q Heat source W/m
5 Preparation of test sample and measuring arrangement
Storage, cleaning and the preparation of the test samples are carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for normal use.
The environment of the testing place shall be adapted to the application and test wavelength. It should
consist of dust-free filtered air with less than 50 % relative humidity. The residual dust shall be
reduced in accordance with cleanroom class 7 as defined in ISO 14644-1:2015. However, some specific
spectral ranges might require nitrogen purged environments (deep UV) or zero humidity (several IR
wavelengths). Nitrogen quality for the deep UV range should be at 99,999 % or higher. If these conditions
cannot be supplied, absorption within the surrounding atmosphere will be included in the test result.
An environment free from draughts is very important in order to keep thermal disturbances and heat
loss by convection as small as possible. Measurements in ambient atmosphere and vacuum can have
different influences on the measured absorptance.
A laser shall be used as the radiation source. To keep errors as low as possible, the laser power chosen
for measurements is as high as possible but without causing any deterioration to the component.
Wavelength, angle of incidence and state of polarization of the laser radiation used for the measurement
shall correspond to the values specified by the manufacturer for the use of the test sample. If also ranges
are accepted for these three quantities, any combination of wavelength, angle of incidence and state of
polarization may be chosen from those ranges. The absorption of an optical component can depend on
further parameters, e.g. power density or irradiation dose. In such cases, the measurement sequence
should be chosen individually. For more details, refer to Annex A.
The test sample is mounted in a suitable holder. It is preferable to mount the sample in a manner that
minimizes any thermal contact between the sample and the holder. In this arrangement, the thermal
sensor is attached directly to the sample surface. Reproducible thermal contact between the thermal
sensor and the sample surface is important. Also, care should be taken to maintain constant thermal
impedance between the sample and the holder. Accurate calibration is critically dependent on the
location of the thermal sensor, on the material the sample is made of, and on the sample geometry. Refer
to Annex B for a detailed discussion of these considerations.
It can be difficult to attach the thermal sensor to a small test sample or a sample having an irregular
shape. Such a sample is mounted to the holder in a manner that maximizes thermal contact between
the sample and the holder, while the thermal sensor is attached to or integrated into the holder.
Reproducible thermal contact between the thermal sensor and the holder is important. Also, care
should be taken to maintain constant thermal conductance between the sample and the holder.
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In order to increase the precision of the measurements, the sample should be mounted inside a chamber
designed for thermal shielding, with apertures for the laser beam. Special attention shall be given to
ensure that the temperature measurement itself does not cause a change of the sample temperature.
Suitable diaphragms should be placed in the beam path in front of and behind the test sample to ensure
that only the test sample is irradiated by the measuring beam and that reflected or stray radiation
will not strike the holder or the chamber walls. The number of transmissive optics employed for beam
guiding should be minimized in order to reduce possible distortions by multi-reflections or scattered
radiation. The transmitted and reflected partial beams shall be directed on to beam dumps with
minimized back scatter.
Figure 1 shows a schematic measuring arrangement. The curved folding mirror M1 is recommended for
imaging the laser output window on to the sample in order to avoid diffracted radiation influencing the
measurement.
Key
1 laser 7 test sample
2 mirror M1 8 personal computer
3 optical axis 9 beam stop
4 mirror M2 10 thermal sensor
5 test chamber 11 control unit
6 sample holder 12 power detector
Figure 1 — Typical arrangement for measurement of the absorptance
6 Characteristic features of the laser radiation
The following physical quantities are needed for characterizing the laser radiation used for the test:
— wavelength, λ;
— angle of incidence, β;
— state and degree of polarization;
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— beam widths on the test sample, d , d ;
σx σy
— average power, P , for cw or continuously pulsed lasers;
av
— typical peak power, P , and pulse energy Q in the case of continuously pulsed lasers;
pk
— duration of irradiation, t .
B
7 Test procedure
7.1 General
The following auxiliary tests shall be performed on a regular basis and whenever the measuring
arrangement has been altered.
7.2 Calibration
7.2.1 Calibration of the power signal
Calibrate the power signal by placing a calibrated laser power detector at the location of the test
components and, in order to obtain correct calibration, compare the measured laser power to the signal
of the power monitor used during absorptance tests.
7.2.2 Calibration of the temperature signal
Calibrate the temperature signal by fixing a test sample, to which a calibrated thermal sensor is
attached, to the sample holder. Compare the temperature signals of this calibrated sensor and the
sensors used during absorptance tests while varying the ambient temperature slowly over the linearity
range of the temperature detectors at the typical test temperature.
7.2.3 Calibration of the thermal response
For certain types of sample materials and geometries, the temperature rise induced by the absorbed
heat may differ from the theoretical response expected for ideal materials having infinite thermal
conductivity. In these cases, a correction factor f shall be determined, which compensates for the
c
influence of such phenomena on the absorptance test result. f is unity if the influence of limited
c
thermal conductivity can be neglected. In order to derive a correct value for f , the heating scheme
c
of the calibration routine needs to be consistent with the heating characteristic of the samples to be
tested. Surface absorbers shall be related to a correction factor derived from a calibration based on
surface heating. And a bulk absorber shall be corrected with a bulk heated calibration sample.
For calibration, a reference sample of known absorptance, which is identical to the samples under
investigation with respect to substrate geometry and thermal diffusivity, is tested for absorptance as
described below. The irradiation time and evaluation method used for calibration shall be the same as
for the sample under test.
Depending on the evaluation method used for the absorptance test, the correction coefficient can be
calculated by substituting the value of the known calibration sample absorptance for α in Formula (2)
(see 8.3) or Formula (5) (see 8.4), and solving for f .
c
A known absorptance can be achieved by applying a thin, high-absorbing coating to the sample surface
area that is exposed to irradiation. High absorptance values can be determined with sufficient accuracy,
e.g. by measuring the fraction of transmitted, reflected and scattered radiation. For absorptance testing
of samples with high absorptance values, the laser power should be suitably attenuated in order to
avoid damage to the samples and to ensure that the resulting temperature rise is in the same order
of magnitude as the temperature which is achieved for typical measurements. This procedure applies
only for samples of high surface absorption, where bulk absorption can be neglected.
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As an alternative to irradiating a calibration sample of known absorptance with the laser beam, the
thermal energy may be deposited electrically in the test sample by attaching an electric resistor to
2
the tested surface. The absorbed power is given by RI , where R is the electrical resistance and I is the
electric current during “irradiation”. Care should be taken to ensure good thermal contact between
resistor and sample. Furthermore, especially in the case of samples with low thermal conductivity, the
area of the resistor should match the area irradiated by the laser beam under normal test conditions.
This procedure can in principle be applied to both surface and bulk absorbing samples. Care should be
taken to ensure that the heating scheme of the calibration sample is close or identical to the expected
heating scheme of the test samples.
7.2.4 Measurement of the background signal
For maximum accuracy and suppression of possible signal distortions, the imaging and alignment of
the laser beam shall be optimized. A measurement with an empty holder or with an absorptance-free
component can be used to verify that the measuring arrangement is not influenced by reflected or stray
radiation. The amplitude of the temperature fluctuations during the test interval shall be at least one
order of magnitude below the temperature rise occurring during an absorptance test.
7.3 Determining the absorptance
The absorptance of optical components is determined calorimetrically by means of a measuring
arrangement as shown in Figure 1. Before measurement commences, thermal equilibrium shall be
established, so that the ambient temperature drift is approximately linear and the temperature noise
(standard deviation) is at least one order of magnitude below the maximum temperature rise induced
by irradiation. The maximum temperature rise during the test should be in accordance to the linearity
of the temperature detector.
If the absorptance is dependent either on the power or energy density of the impinging radiation, or the
irradiation dose, this shall be noted in the test report. The te
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Optics and photonics - Lasers and laser-related equipment - Test method for
absorptance of optical laser components (ISO/DIS 11551:2018)
Optik und Photonik - Laser und Laseranlagen - Prüfverfahren für den Absorptionsgrad
von optischen Laserkomponenten (ISO/DIS 11551:2018)
Optique et photonique - Lasers et équipements associés aux lasers - Méthode d'essai du
facteur d'absorption des composants optiques pour lasers (ISO/DIS 11551:2018)
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ISO/DIS 11551
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Voting begins on: Voting terminates on:
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Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related
equipment — Test method for absorptance of optical laser
components
Optique et photonique — Lasers et équipements associés aux lasers — Méthode d'essai du facteur
d'absorption des composants optiques pour lasers
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Symbols and units of measure . 1
5 Preparation of test sample and measuring arrangement . 2
6 Characteristic features of the laser radiation . 3
7 Test procedure . 4
7.1 General . 4
7.2 Calibration . 4
7.2.1 Calibration of the power signal . 4
7.2.2 Calibration of the temperature signal . 4
7.2.3 Calibration of the thermal response . 4
7.2.4 Measurement of the background signal . 5
7.3 Determining the absorptance . 5
8 Evaluation . 5
8.1 General . 5
8.2 Elimination of drift . 6
8.3 Exponential method . 6
8.4 Pulse method . 6
9 Test report . 7
Annex A (informative) Effects changing absorptance .10
Annex B (informative) Influence of signal distortions .12
Annex C (informative) Algorithm for parameterizing the temperature data .15
Bibliography .16
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following
URL: www .iso .org/iso/foreword .html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 172, Optics and photonics, Subcommittee
9, Laser and electro-optical systems.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition ISO 11551:2003-11 which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
a) Section Introduction: The assumptions were revised in the second paragraph. Minor wording and
example adjustment in third paragraph.
b) Section 4: Table for symbols and units was corrected.
c) Section 5: More detailed specification of environmental conditions for UV- and IR applications are
provided in second paragraph. ISO 7 specification was deleted.
In fourth paragraph Annex A is explicitly mentioned for the dependence of absorption on other test
parameters.
In fifth paragraph Annex B is explicitly mentioned to account for the critical issue of finite heat
conductivity.
d) Section 7.2.3: In the first paragraph the calibration procedure is specified in
more detail, including the consideration of the heating scheme for thick samples.
Note 1 is complemented by the restriction for thin samples.
Note 2 is complemented with the consideration of heating scheme for finite heat conduction.
e) Section 7.3: In the first paragraph the specifications for the ambient temperature drift were
clarified.
The requirements to the total temperature rise during heating were generalized.
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In the third paragraph the terminology “pre-irradiation” was replaced by “drift record”. The
description of the duration of the cooling period was complemented.
f) Section 8.1: In the first paragraph “heat capacity” was replaced by “specific heat capacity”.
g) Annex A.1: “irradiation dose” added as influencing parameter.
h) Annex A.3: Generalization of nonlinear absorption dependencies.
i) Annex B.3: More detailed comments on the convergence of the temperature curves in Fig. B.1.
Correction of Formulas B.2 and B.3. Additional paragraph with explanations for thick test samples,
including two references.
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Introduction
To characterize an optical component, it is important to know its absorptance. When radiation impinges
upon a component, a part of that radiation is absorbed, increasing the temperature of the component. In
this document only the part of the absorbed power/energy, that is converted into heat, is measured. If
enough energy is absorbed, the optical properties of the component may be changed, and the component
may even be destroyed. Absorptance is the ratio of the radiant flux absorbed to the radiant flux of the
incident radiation.
In the procedures described in this document, the absorptance is determined calorimetrically as
the ratio of power or energy absorbed by the component to the total power or energy, respectively,
impinging upon the component. The assumption is made that the absorptance of the test sample is
constant within the temperature fluctuations experienced by the component during the measurement.
For most optical bulk materials, the absorptance depends on the position of the irradiating beam on the
sample surface. Several infrared materials exhibit a strong dependence of absorptance on temperature,
especially at high temperatures.
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Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related
equipment — Test method for absorptance of optical laser
components
1 Scope
This document specifies procedures and techniques for obtaining comparable values for the
absorptance of optical laser components.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 31-6, Quantities and units — Part 6: Light and related electromagnetic radiations
ISO 11145, Optics and photonics — Lasers and laser-related equipment — Vocabulary and symbols
ISO 14644-1:1999, Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments — Part 1: Classification of air
cleanliness
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11145 and ISO 31-6 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http: //www .iso .org/obp
3.1
absorptance
a
ratio of the radiant flux absorbed to the radiant flux of the incident radiation
Note 1 to entry: The definition of absorptance used for this document is limited to absorptance processes
which convert the absorbed energy into heat. For certain types of optics and radiation, additional non-thermal
processes may result in absorption losses which will not be detected by the test procedure described here (see
Annex A).
4 Symbols and units of measure
Table 1 — Symbols and units of measure
Symbol Term Unit
C Thermal capacity of test sample, holder, etc. J/( K)
i
d , d Beam width on test sample mm
σx σy
M Mass of test sample, holder, etc. kg
i
P cw power W
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Table 1 (continued)
Symbol Term Unit
P Average laser power for continuous pulse mode operation W
av
P Typical peak power for repetitive pulse mode operation W
pk
t Duration of irradiation s
B
Δt Time interval s
T Ambient temperature K
amb
ΔT Temperature difference K
a Absorptance 1
β Angle of incidence Rad
γ Thermal loss coefficient 1/s
λ Wavelength nm
5 Preparation of test sample and measuring arrangement
Storage, cleaning and the preparation of the test samples are carried out in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions for normal use.
The environment of the testing place shall be adapted to the application and test wavelength. It
should consist of dust-free filtered air with less than 50 % relative humidity. The residual dust shall
be reduced in accordance with cleanroom class 7 as defined in ISO 14644-1:1999. However, some
specific spectral ranges might require nitrogen purged environments (deep UV) or zero humidity
(several IR wavelengths). Nitrogen quality for the deep UV range should be at 99.999 % or higher. If
these conditions cannot be supplied, absorption within the surrounding atmosphere will be included
in the test result. In this connection, an environment free from draughts is very important in order to
keep thermal disturbances and heat loss by convection as small as possible. Measurements in ambient
atmosphere and vacuum may have different influences on the measured absorptance.
A laser shall be used as the radiation source. To keep errors as low as possible, the laser power chosen
for measurements is as high as possible but without causing any deterioration to the component.
Wavelength, angle of incidence and state of polarization of the laser radiation used for the measurement
shall correspond to the values specified by the manufacturer for the use of the test sample. If ranges
are accepted for these three quantities, any combination of wavelength, angle of incidence and state of
polarization may be chosen from those ranges. The absorption of an optical component can depend on
further parameters, e. g. power density or irradiation dose. In such cases, the measurement sequence
needs to be chosen individually. For more details please refer to Annex A.
The sample is mounted in a suitable holder. The thermal sensors are either connected directly to the
sample surface, or attached to the sample holder. Good thermal contact between sensor and sample
or between holder and sample shall be achieved. Precaution shall be taken to avoid a possible drop in
thermal conductance between temperature sensor and test sample. The position of the thermal sensors
in dependence on sample geometry and sample material is critical with respect to absolute calibration.
For detailed information please refer to Annex B.
In order to increase the precision of the measurements, the sample should be mounted inside a chamber
designed for thermal shielding, with apertures for the laser beam. Special attention shall be given to
ensure that the temperature measurement itself does not cause a change of the sample temperature.
Suitable diaphragms should be placed in the beam path in front of and behind the test sample to ensure
that only the test sample is irradiated by the measuring beam and that reflected or stray radiation
will not strike the holder or the chamber walls. The number of transmissive optics employed for beam
guiding should be minimized in order to reduce possible distortions by multi-reflections or scattered
radiation. The transmitted and reflected partial beams shall be directed on to beam dumps with
minimized back scatter.
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Figure 1 shows a schematic measuring arrangement. The curved folding mirror M1 is recommended for
imaging the laser output window on to the sample in order to avoid diffracted radiation influencing the
measurement.
Key
1 laser 7 test sample
2 mirror M1 8 personal computer
3 optical axis 9 beam stop
4 mirror M2 10 thermal sensor
5 test chamber 11 control unit
6 sample holder 12 power detector
Figure 1 — Typical arrangement for measurement of the absorptance
6 Characteristic features of the laser radiation
The following physical quantities are needed for characterizing the laser radiation used for the test:
— wavelength λ;
— angle of incidence β;
— state and degree of polarization;
— beam widths on the test sample d , d ;
σx σy
— average power P for cw or continuously pulsed lasers;
av
— typical peak power P and pulse energy Q in the case of continuously pulsed lasers;
pk
— duration of irradiation t .
B
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7 Test procedure
7.1 General
The following auxiliary tests shall be performed on a regular basis and whenever the measuring
arrangement has been altered.
7.2 Calibration
7.2.1 Calibration of the power signal
Calibrate the power signal by placing a calibrated laser power detector at the location of the test
components and, in order to obtain correct calibration, compare the measured laser power to the signal
of the power monitor used during absorptance tests.
7.2.2 Calibration of the temperature signal
Calibrate the temperature signal by fixing a test sample, to which a calibrated thermal sensor is
attached, to the sample holder. Compare the tempera
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