Workshop on the Physics and Chemistry of Solar-Flux Effects on Condensed Phase/Gas Interfaces, July 30-31, 1985, Golden, Colorado

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    Abstract

    Notes transcribed from a workshop on effects of high intensity visible radiation (high solar flux) on materials are presented with comments by the workshop chairman and participants. Discussions presented include laser damage, photochemical effects, crystal defects, high temperature effects, and testing of materials in large solar concentrators. Contrasts are observed between highly concentratedsolar radiation and equivalent power levels of coherent radiation from monochromatic lasers. The discussions suggest a lack of nonlinear or multiphoton optical effects to be expected from solar radiation even at the theoretical maximum of concentration (some 60,000 times normal sun light). The proceedings are not offered as a treatise on the subject matter but as a rather freehanded recollectionof notes and transcriptions of a workshop.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages36
    StatePublished - 1986
    EventWorkshop on the Physics and Chemistry of Solar-Flux Effects on Condensed Phase/Gas Interfaces - Golden, Colorado
    Duration: 30 Jul 198531 Jul 1985

    Conference

    ConferenceWorkshop on the Physics and Chemistry of Solar-Flux Effects on Condensed Phase/Gas Interfaces
    CityGolden, Colorado
    Period30/07/8531/07/85

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/CP-255-2908

    Keywords

    • crystal defects
    • high solar flux
    • high temperature effects
    • large solar concentrators
    • laser damage
    • materials testing
    • photochemical effects

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