Comparison of protective and unprotective gold mirrors
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Feature
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Protective gold mirror
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Unprotective gold mirror
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Reflectivity(@10.6um)
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~98%
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~95–97%
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Mechanical Strength
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Low (easy to scratch)
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High (SiO₂/Al₂O₃ protected)
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Environmental Resistance
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Poor (fear of pollution, humidity)
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Excellent (oxidation and scratch resistant)
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Laser Induced Damage Threshold
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Higher (no protective layer absorption)
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Possibly slightly lower (depending on the protective layer)
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Applicable Scene
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High power lasers, clean labs
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Industrial, outdoor, long term use
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