Spontaneous coherent pulsations in ring-laser oscillators: simplified models

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.2.000073· OSTI ID:5811638

Casperson, L W

A series of simplifications is introduced in the general model for spontaneous pulsations in ring-laser oscillators. These simplifications can lead to more-efficient numerical computations and a better understanding of specific ingredients in the model. Among the approximations investigated are neglect of spectral cross relaxation, neglect of multiple-energy-level equations, neglect of electric-field derivatives, and neglect of polarization derivatives. Although some of these approximations have little effect, others eliminate the spontaneous pulsations.

• Research Organization: Department of Electrical Engineering, Portland State University, Portland Oregon 97207
• OSTI ID: 5811638
• Journal Information: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 2:1; ISSN JOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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