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The laser-induced damage of optical components of high-power laser systems such as the National Ignition Facility (NIF) (Murray, Proc SPIE 3492:1–10, 1998) and Laser MegaJoule (LMJ) (André, Fusion Eng Des 44:43–49, 1999) can have a significant impact on the operating costs of these laser systems since optimal shaping to carry out ignition is required. Laser-induced damage (LID) of fused silica appears...