Title

Gradient-index-mirror solid-state lasers

Keywords

Compact lasers; Diode pumping; GRIN optics; Single-frequency lasers; Solid-state lasers

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 6talons is constructed and is shown to deliver output powers comparable with those of more complicated single-frequency designs. © 1994 Optical Society of America.

Publication Date

8-20-1994

Publication Title

Applied Optics

Volume

33

Issue

24

Number of Pages

5537-5541

Document Type

Article

Identifier

scopus

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.33.005537

Socpus ID

0028494196 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0028494196

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