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LIGHT TRAPS Introduction Current beam-trapping solutions rely heavily on O-rings to block light leakage. However, in high-power optical applications, particularly those involving infrared (IR) light, these O-rings are sometimes exposed to residual radiation. This exposure can compromise their integrity, leading to failure due to burns, scratches, or material degradation. When this occurs, the O-ring effectively becomes a safety-critical...