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Holographic laser resonators in Nd:YAG.

R P Green, G J Crofts, M J Damzen

    Optics Letters
    |October 16, 2009
    PubMed
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    We demonstrate stable, diffraction-limited laser output using a novel Nd:YAG ring resonator. This new design utilizes holographic diffractive coupling and operates effectively despite thermal lensing effects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Laser Physics
    • Holography
    • Solid-State Lasers

    Background:

    • Nd:YAG lasers are crucial for various applications.
    • Thermal lensing in solid-state lasers can degrade beam quality.
    • Spatial mode control often complicates laser resonator design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a new Nd:YAG ring laser resonator design.
    • To achieve stable, diffraction-limited output.
    • To operate without traditional spatial mode control.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of a gain volume hologram in a Nd:YAG amplifier.
    • Formation of a ring laser resonator via diffractive coupling.
    • Characterization of laser output mode and stability.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful operation of the Nd:YAG ring laser resonator.
    • Stable, diffraction-limited (TEM00) mode output achieved.
    • Effective performance demonstrated despite thermal lensing.

    Conclusions:

    • Diffractive coupling from gain volume holograms offers a viable method for resonator formation.
    • This approach enables high-quality laser output without spatial mode control.
    • The demonstrated Nd:YAG laser system is robust and efficient.