Title :
Dual polarization operation of Nd:ceramic YAG vs Nd:YAG lasers
Author :
McKay, Aaron ; Dawes, Judith ; Dekker, Peter ; Coutts, David
Author_Institution :
Dept of Phys., Macquarie Univ., Sydney, NSW
Abstract :
Dual frequency operation of Nd:ceramic YAG lasers shows enhanced mode coupling compared with that for Nd:YAG lasers. This is manifest in a stronger beat strength and more stable operation.
Keywords :
laser modes; laser stability; light polarisation; solid lasers; YAG:Nd; dual polarization operation; lasers; mode coupling; Ceramics; Crystallization; Frequency; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser tuning; Optical polarization; Optical resonators; Optical scattering; Power lasers; 140.3530 Lasers, neodymium; 140.3580 Lasers, solid state;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628498
