Title
Gradient-Index-Mirror Solid-State Lasers
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
ISSN
0003-6935
Recommended Citation
"Gradient-Index-Mirror Solid-State Lasers" (1994). Faculty Bibliography 1990s. 1039.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib1990/1039
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