Threshold characteristics of mirrorless lasers

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.323367· OSTI ID:7137648

Casperson, L W

Detailed analytical expressions are developed for the output power and spectral characteristics of high-gain mirrorless laser amplifiers. With regard to intensity variations and spectral narrowing, such lasers are similar in behavior to conventional laser oscillators. A threshold transition region is apparent as saturation sets in, and spectral rebroadening occurs in inhomogeneously broadened laser systems. These solutions take full account of saturation by both the right and left propagating radiation, and the results agree with experiments that have been reported. (AIP)

• Research Organization: School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024
• OSTI ID: 7137648
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 48:1; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LINE BROADENING
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SPECTRAL FUNCTIONS
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