A review of phase-conjugate solid-state lasers

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/3.236· OSTI ID:7004823

Rockwell, D A

Phase conjugation via stimulated Brillouin scattering represents a fundamentally new and promising approach for achieving power scaling of solid-state lasers. Following a summary of the power scaling problem and an overview of phase conjunction concepts, a comprehensive review is presented of the applications of phase conjugation to solid-state lasers. The authors describe power scaling using demonstrated techniques for compensating static and thermally induced aberrations and depolarization, as well as energy scaling via coherent coupling of multiple gain media. Applications to diode-pumped lasers are discussed, as a novel approach for power scaling of diode lasers themselves. Future research directions are indicated regarding conjugation fidelity at increasingly higher energies or with short-pulse and/or broadband lasers.

• Research Organization: Optical Physics Dept., Hughes Research Labs., Malibu, CA (US)
• OSTI ID: 7004823
• Journal Information: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN IEJQA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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