Nd:YAG Slab Oscillators, Amplifiers And Optical Phase Conjugation

W. R. Rapoport; S. Strauch

doi:10.1117/12.938068

6 April 1987 Nd:YAG Slab Oscillators, Amplifiers And Optical Phase Conjugation

W. R. Rapoport, S. Strauch

Proceedings Volume 0736, New Slab and Solid-State Laser Technologies and Applications; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938068
Event: OE LASE'87 and EO Imaging Symposium, 1987, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Slab lasers offer an inherent advantage over conventional devices when operated in the total internal reflection mode. Further improvements can be gained with these devices using SBS Optical Phase Conjugation. This paper describes experimental and theoretical studies of this combined approach for several geometries. Limitations imposed by thermal distortion, passive losses, birefringence, optical damage, parasitics and extraction efficiencies are addressed. Non-linear frequency conversion with emphasis on improved beam quality is also discussed.

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W. R. Rapoport and S. Strauch "Nd:YAG Slab Oscillators, Amplifiers And Optical Phase Conjugation", Proc. SPIE 0736, New Slab and Solid-State Laser Technologies and Applications, (6 April 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938068

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