Abstract
This paper provides a review of the dielectric multilayer mirrors (DMM) for high power lasers and their applications. The laser damage resistance of DMM is one of the limiting factors for the development of high power laser applications, including material processing, scientific research and medical equipment. DMM have superior properties such as high resistance to laser damage, low optical losses and long-term stability, and are most suitable for high power laser applications. The laser damage resistance of DMM depends not only on coating materials, but also on the design and manufacturing processes. The properties concerning laser damage of DMM are introduced with some specific examples.
