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Radially variable reflectivity output coupler of novel design for unstable resonators

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.12.000084· OSTI ID:6868177
An output coupler with radially variable reflectivity, based on a Fabry-Perot interferometer made of two suitable spherical mirrors, is proposed. Application to a pulsed Nd:YAG laser with an unstable resonator has produced diffraction-limited output beams with energy up to 300 mJ.
Research Organization:
Centro Elettronica Quantistica e Strumentazione Elettronica, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Fisica del Politecnico, Milano, Italy
OSTI ID:
6868177
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 12:2; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English