Application of partially coherent modes for studying generation of a Gaussian partially coherent laser beam
- State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation 'A.I. Leypunsky Institute for Physics and Power Engineering', Obninsk, Kaluga Region (Russian Federation)
The problem of steady-state generation of a Gaussian partially coherent beam in a stable-cavity laser is considered within the framework of the method of expansion of the radiation coherence function in partially coherent modes. We discuss the conditions whose fulfilment makes it possible to neglect the intermode beatings of the radiation field and the effect of the gain dispersion on the steady-state generation of multimode partially coherent radiation. Based on the simplified model, we solve the self-consistent problem of generation of a Gaussian partially coherent beam for the given laser pump conditions and the resonator parameters. The dependence of the beam characteristics (power, radius, etc.) on the active medium properties and the resonator parameters is obtained. (laser beams)
- OSTI ID:
- 21471300
- Journal Information:
- Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Vol. 40, Issue 8; Other Information: DOI: 10.1070/QE2010v040n08ABEH014261; ISSN 1063-7818
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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