Abstract
The performance of a novel resonator that couples a grazing-incidence and a linear cavity is reported. The coupling secures single-longitudinal mode, TEM00, higher-efficiency and lower-threshold operation. By use of Ti:sapphire as the gain medium, a slope efficiency of 23% and a 100-nm tuning range are reported. A model is explained that fully predicts the mode behavior of the resonator and that can be used to optimize the cavity for single-mode operation. We have developed computer control of the cavity, which is simple in design and is used to lock the
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9371-9377 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Applied Optics |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 36 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Dec 1997 |
Keywords
- Computerized frequency control
- Coupled cavity
- Pulsed laser
- Single mode
- Ti:sapphire