Pump cavities for compact pulsed Nd:YAG lasers: a comparative study

Journal Article · Fri Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Appl. Opt.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.24.003752· OSTI ID:6211714

Docchio, F; Pallaro, L; Svelto, O

Two elliptical cavities of different dimensions and eccentricity, one close-coupled diffusive cavity and one close-coupled reflecting cavity of our design, have been studied as a function of the type and geometry of the pumping cavity. A high efficiency is obtained with the two elliptical cavities, while a more uniform beam distribution is obtained with the two close-coupled cavities. The close-coupled reflective cavity gives comparable efficiency with respect to the diffusive type but a superior beam quality.

• Research Organization: Centro di Elettronica Quantistica e Strumentazione Elettronica del CNR, Istituto di Fisica del Politecnico, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy
• OSTI ID: 6211714
• Journal Information: Appl. Opt.; (United States), Vol. 24:22
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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