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Title: Polarisation losses in a ring prism cavity

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
 [1];  [2]
  1. M.F. Stel'makh Polyus Research and Development Institute, Moscow (Russian Federation)
  2. Moscow Power Engineering Institute, Moscow (Russian Federation)

The polarisation losses in a ring cavity, formed by total-internal-reflection prisms, were analysed. All the sources of the polarisation losses are indicated and expressions for their calculation are presented. The limit to loss reduction in cavities of this kind, set by the difference between the radii of curvature of the radiation wavefront and of the refracting prism faces, was determined. (laser gyroscopes)

OSTI ID:
21454657
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 30, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1070/QE2000v030n02ABEH001672; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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