title: Electric field distribution and the reduction of laser damage in multilayers.
abstract: The characteristic matrix method is used to compute the electric field distribution in a multilayer. The use of optically inhomogeneous films is suggested to lessen discontinuity in the material properties and in the absorption distribution at interfaces between the high-index and the low-index layers, thereby enhancing the laser damage threshold.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Arnon
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baumeister