Title :
Neodymium random laser with external mirrors
Author :
Noginov, M.A. ; Zhu, G. ; Small, C. ; Novak, J.
Author_Institution :
Center for Mater. Res., Norfolk State Univ., USA
Abstract :
We studied the dependence of neodymium random laser emission on external mirrors and thickness of the powder layer. The major observed trends and recommendations for optimization of the random laser output are presented.
Keywords :
laser beam effects; mirrors; solid lasers; external mirrors; neodymium random laser; Laser excitation; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Mirrors; Neodymium; Optical reflection; Optical scattering; Powders; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2005. QELS '05
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-796-2
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2005.1549314