Introduction . Transparent fused silica glass is an indispensable material for a vast array of scientific and industrial applications due to its exceptional properties1 , 2. Due to its superior optical transparency, thermal stability and chemical resistance, fused silica glass is the preferred material for numerous high-end applications, including mechanics3 , 4, photonics4 , 5 , 6, micro-fluidics7 , 8, and chemistry applications8. Despite its perf...