Which risk increases when a pulsed laser focused through a Kerr lens causes self-focusing?

💡 Explanation

The optical intensity from self-focusing exceeds the breakdown threshold because the Kerr effect causes a positive feedback loop, therefore, optical breakdown probability increases, rather than minimizing dispersion because pulse duration severely impacts laser output.

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