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Laser Physics

Background:

Solid-state laser resonators with focusing rods present complex behavior.
Understanding resonator stability is crucial for laser performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce novel stability diagrams for analyzing solid-state laser resonators.
To provide a graphical method for understanding resonator dynamics and characteristics.

Main Methods:

Development of two new stability diagrams.
Graphical analysis of resonator behavior based on the proposed diagrams.

Main Results:

The diagrams clearly illustrate stability boundaries and dynamic stability.
Information on misalignment sensitivity and intra-rod spot size is obtainable.
Facilitated interpretation of complex experimental output power curves for a continuous-wave Nd:YAG laser.

Conclusions:

The proposed stability diagrams offer a simplified and effective approach to understanding laser resonator behavior.
These diagrams are valuable tools for laser design and performance analysis.