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    We studied self-diffraction and scattering in laser media using short pulses. Experiments with a Nd:YAG amplifier confirmed theoretical calculations, achieving significant energy in scattered beams.

    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear optics
    • Laser physics
    • Solid-state lasers

    Background:

    • Gain gratings in laser media can induce complex light scattering phenomena.
    • Understanding wave interactions in thick gain media is crucial for laser amplifier design.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate self-diffraction and multiwave scattering by nonsinusoidal gain gratings.
    • To theoretically calculate and experimentally verify energy transfer in scattered laser beams.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical calculation of transmitted and diffracted beam energies.
    • Experimental measurements using a flash-lamp-pumped Nd:YAG laser amplifier.
    • Utilizing short laser pulses (duration << population relaxation time).

    Main Results:

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    • Accurate theoretical prediction of self-diffraction and multiwave scattering.
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    • Achieved 1.1 mJ total energy in first-order scattered beams from 14 mJ incident energy.

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    • Experimental results demonstrate efficient energy conversion into diffracted beams.