Dr. Simonas Kicas Profile

Dr. Simonas Kicas

at Optoman

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Publications (18)

Proceedings Article | 24 November 2023 Presentation

Exploring nonlinear effects of laser irradiation on single- and multi-layer dielectric coatings: a study on HfO2, ZrO2, and Al2O3 coatings

Erikas Atkocaitis, Martynas Keršys, Simonas Kicas, Vaida Grasyte, Justinas Galinis, Austeja Aleksiejute, Andrius Melninkaitis

Proceedings Volume PC12726, PC127260D (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2685117

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Laser irradiation, Zirconium dioxide, Optical coatings, Dielectrics, Laser damage threshold, Picosecond phenomena, Material fatigue, Pulsed laser operation, Light absorption

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2018 Paper

Enhancement of optical resistance in high reflectivity coatings using oblique angle deposition method

Tomas Tolenis, Lina Grinevičiūtė, Simonas Kičas, Rytis Buzelis

Proceedings Volume 10731, 107310F (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2323403

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical coatings, Reflectivity, Silica, Multilayers, Refractive index, Deposition processes, Surface roughness, Laser induced damage, Resistance

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2018 Paper

Enhancement of optical resistance in high reflectivity mirrors using sculptured thin films

Tomas Tolenis, Lina Grinevičiūtė, Simonas Kičas, Rytis Buzelis

Proceedings Volume 10691, 106911V (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2313393

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Coating, Reflectivity, Silica, Multilayers, Thin films, Surface roughness, Laser induced damage, Resistance, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 5 June 2018 Paper

Optimization of thermal evaporation for continuous silver films and their application for non-polarizing optical components

Audrius Valavičius, Povilas Jurkšaitis, Simonas Kičas, Alexandr Belosludtsev

Proceedings Volume 10691, 106911Y (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2313633

KEYWORDS: Silver, Metals, Reflection, Transmittance, Coating, Thin films, Signal attenuation, Dielectrics, Reflectivity, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 13 November 2017 Paper

High LIDT mirrors for 355nm wavelength based on combined ion beam sputtering and glancing angle deposition technique

G. Abromavičius, L. Grinevičiūtė, R. Buzelis, S. Kičas, A. Melninkaitis, E. Pupka, T. Tolenis

Proceedings Volume 10447, 1044728 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2280596

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Ion beams, Sputter deposition, Laser induced damage, Coating, Optical coatings, Resistance, Multilayers, Laser systems engineering, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 13 November 2017 Paper

Next-generation all-silica coatings for UV applications

A. Melninkaitis, L. Grinevičiūtė, G. Abromavičius, L. Mažulė, L. Smalakys, E. Pupka, M. Ščiuka, R. Buzelis, S. Kičas

Proceedings Volume 10447, 104470U (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2280517

KEYWORDS: Thin film coatings, Optical coatings, Mirrors, Refractive index, Multilayers, Thin films, Laser induced damage, Reflection, Silica, Scattering

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SPIE Journal Paper | 22 December 2015

Tuning characteristics of femtosecond optical parametric oscillator with broadband chirped mirrors

Karolina Stankevičiūtė, Mikas Vengris, Simas Melnikas, Simonas Kičas, Rimantas Grigonis, Valdas Sirutkaitis

OE, Vol. 54, Issue 12, 126111, (December 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.54.12.126111

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical parametric oscillators, Femtosecond phenomena, Nonlinear crystals, Crystals, Chemical mechanical planarization, Wavelength tuning, Optical engineering, Silica, Oscillators

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Proceedings Article | 18 May 2015 Paper

Synchronously pumped femtosecond optical parametric oscillator with broadband chirped mirrors

Karolina Stankevičiūte, Simas Melnikas, Simonas Kičas, Lukas Trišauskas, Julius Vengelis, Rimantas Grigonis, Mikas Vengris, Valdas Sirutkaitis

Proceedings Volume 9503, 950312 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2178468

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical parametric oscillators, Reflection, Femtosecond phenomena, Nonlinear crystals, Interferometers, Chemical mechanical planarization, Refractive index, Silica, Crystals

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SPIE Journal Paper | 4 March 2015

Flat focusing in reflection from a chirped dielectric mirror with a defect layer

Yu-Chieh Cheng, Simonas Kicas, Kestutis Staliunas

JNP, Vol. 9, Issue 01, 093084, (March 2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JNP.9.093084

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Diffraction, Dielectric mirrors, Near field, Mirror structures, Beam propagation method, Reflection, Interferometers, Wave propagation, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 2013 Paper

Characterization and application of HfO2 - SiO2 mixtures produced by ion-beam sputtering technology

S. Kičas, Gintarė Batavičiūtė, Kęstutis Juškevičius, Tomas Tolenis, Ramutis Drazdys, Rytis Buzelis, Andrius Melninkaitis

Proceedings Volume 8885, 888521 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030308

KEYWORDS: Annealing, Silica, Absorption, Optical coatings, Thin film coatings, Sputter deposition, Multilayers, Ion beams, Thin films, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 14 November 2013 Paper

Investigation of subsurface damage impact on resistance of laser radiation of fused silica substrates

K. Juškevičius, R. Buzelis, S. Kičas, T. Tolenis, R. Drazdys, G. Batavičiūtė, Egidijus Pupka, L. Smalakys, A. Melninkaitis

Proceedings Volume 8885, 888529 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030310

KEYWORDS: Polishing, Etching, Silica, Surface finishing, Particles, Abrasives, Surface roughness, Laser damage threshold, Cerium, Resistance

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Proceedings Article | 9 July 2013 Paper

Laser-induced-damage threshold of periodically poled lithium niobate for 1030 nm femtosecond laser pulses at 100 kHz and 75 MHz

I. Pipinytė, R. Grigonis, K. Stankevičiūtė, S. Kičas, R. Drazdys, R. Eckardt, V. Sirutkaitis

Proceedings Volume 8786, 87861N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2020379

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Laser damage threshold, Lithium niobate, Femtosecond phenomena, Antireflective coatings, Laser crystals, Laser induced damage, Oscillators, Optical parametric oscillators, Ions

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Proceedings Article | 6 May 2013 Paper

Diffraction control of reflected beam by chirped mirror

Yu-Chieh Cheng, M. Peckus, S. Kicas, J. Trull, C. Cojocaru, R. Vilaseca, R. Drazdys, K. Staliunas

Proceedings Volume 8771, 87710W (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019994

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Diffraction, Polarization, Beam propagation method, Beam controllers, Finite-difference time-domain method, Photonic crystals, Wave propagation, Dispersion, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 4 December 2012 Paper

Measured nanosecond laser damage probabilities of niobia-silica and zirconia-silica mixtures coatings

Xinghai Fu, Andrius Melninkaitis, Laurent Gallais, Simonas Kičas, Ramutis Drazdys, Valdas Sirutkaitis, Mireille Commandré

Proceedings Volume 8530, 85300X (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977557

KEYWORDS: Laser induced damage, Silica, Zirconium dioxide, Laser damage threshold, Oxides, Temperature metrology, Resistance, Femtosecond phenomena, Statistical analysis, Optical coatings

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Proceedings Article | 4 December 2012 Paper

Effect of conventional fused silica preparation and deposition techniques on surface roughness, scattering, and laser damage resistance

Simona Liukaitytė, Gintarė Batavičiūtė, Egidijus Pupka, Mindaugas Ščiuka, Irena Kraujalienė, Dainius Tumosa, Alfridas Skrebutėnas, Kęstutis Juškevičius, Tomas Tolenis, Simonas Kičas, Ramutis Drazdys, Rytis Buzelis, Andrius Melninkaitis

Proceedings Volume 8530, 853027 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977244

KEYWORDS: Polishing, Scattering, Silica, Etching, Surface finishing, Laser scattering, Surface roughness, Coating, Particles, Atomic force microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 29 November 2012 Paper

An exhaustive study of laser damage in ion beam sputtered pure and mixture oxide thin films at 1030 nm with 500 fs pulse durations

Laurent Gallais, Benoit Mangote, Mireille Commandré, Mathias Mende, Lars Jensen, Henrik Ehlers, Marco Jupé, Detlev Ristau, Andrius Melninkaitis, Valdas Sirutkaitis, Simonas Kičas, Tomas Tolenis, Ramutis Drazdys

Proceedings Volume 8530, 85300K (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.977553

KEYWORDS: Silica, Oxides, Laser induced damage, Refractive index, Thin films, Ion beams, Laser damage threshold, Optical coatings, Zirconium dioxide, Thin film coatings

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 2011 Paper

Study of the laser matter interaction in the femtosecond regime: application to the analysis of the laser damage of optical thin films

B. Mangote, L. Gallais, M. Zerrad, M. Commandré, L. Gao, F. Lemarchand, M. Lequime, A. Melninkaitis, J. Mirauskas, V. Sirutkaitis, S. Kicas, T. Tolenis, R. Drazdys, M. Mende, L. Jensen, H. Ehlers, D. Ristau

Proceedings Volume 8168, 816815 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.897372

KEYWORDS: Laser induced damage, Refractive index, Laser damage threshold, Silica, Thin films, Oxides, Optical coatings, Femtosecond phenomena, Laser optics, Sputter deposition

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Proceedings Article | 25 November 2010 Paper

Complex study of zirconia-silica and niobia-silica composite coatings produced by ion beam sputtering

Andrius Melninkaitis, Tomas Tolenis, Lina Mažule, Julius Mirauskas, Valdas Sirutkaitis, Benoit Mangote, Xinghai Fu, Myriam Zerrad, Laurent Gallais, Mireille Commandré, Simonas Kičas, Ramutis Drazdys

Proceedings Volume 7842, 784203 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.867259

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Optical coatings, Silica, Zirconium dioxide, Crystals, Composites, Scattering, Ion beams, Light scattering, Atomic force microscopy

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