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Title: Moire modulation transfer function of alexandrite rods and their thresholds as lasers

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.11.000201· OSTI ID:6009889

We show that there is a simple correlation between the modulation transfer function (MTF) of alexandrite laser rods and the thresholds of these rods as cw lasers. Thus the MTF provides a novel and important way to evaluate material (before or after fabrication) for use in solid-state lasers. This approach should be generally applicable to all solid-state laser materials.

Research Organization:
Allied Corporation, 7 Powder Horn Drive, Mt. Bethel, New Jersey 07060
OSTI ID:
6009889
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 11:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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