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Intracavity absorption in a double-cavity dye laser

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.23.000100· OSTI ID:6787009
A double-cavity optical configuration designed to investigate the sensitivity of intracavity absorption in a cw multimode dye laser is reported. The configuration consists of two optical cavities coupled together through a common partially transmitting mirror. An atomic beam of sodium is used as a low-density absorber to compare the sensitivity of a double-cavity configuration with that of a single cavity. The results are that the sensitivity of the double-cavity system is about half of that obtained with the usual single cavity. An interpretation of the results is made in terms of the super regen model of intracavity absorption.
Research Organization:
State University of New York at Buffalo, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Amherst, New York 14260
OSTI ID:
6787009
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 23:1; ISSN APOPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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