Title :
The slab geometry laser - Part I: Theory
Author :
Eggleston, J.M. ; Kane, T.J. ; Kuhn, K. ; Unternahrer, J. ; Byer, R.L.
Author_Institution :
Mathematical Sciences N.W. Inc., Bellevue, WA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Slab geometry solid-state lasers offer significant performance improvements over conventional rod geometry lasers. We present a detailed theoretical description of the thermal, stress, and beam propagation characteristics of a slab laser. Our analysis includes consideration of the effects of the zig-zag optical path which eliminates thermal and stress focusing and reduces residual birefringence.
Keywords :
Laser thermal factors; Solid lasers; Birefringence; Geometrical optics; Laser theory; Neodymium; Optical distortion; Optical pumping; Residual stresses; Slabs; Solid lasers; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072386
