Gradient-Index-Mirror Solid-State Lasers

    Authors

    F. J. Effenberger;G. J. Dixon

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Appl. Optics

    Keywords

    DIODE PUMPING; SOLID-STATE LASERS; GRIN OPTICS; COMPACT LASERS; SINGLE-FREQUENCY LASERS; Optics

    Abstract

    The properties of diode-pumped lasers with gradient-index (GRIN)-mirror resonators are described. The total loss of typical GRIN elements is measured and is found to be comparable with conventional mirrors. The efficiency, threshold, and modal quality of GRIN-mirror Nd:YAG lasers are shown to compare favorably with conventional designs. In addition, a polarized single-frequency laser that uses GRIN elements in conjunction with metal-film etalons is constructed and is shown to deliver output powers comparable with those of more complicated single-frequency designs.

    Journal Title

    Applied Optics

    Volume

    33

    Issue/Number

    24

    Publication Date

    1-1-1994

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    5537

    Last Page

    5541

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1994PE54800009

    ISSN

    0003-6935

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