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    Hard apertures significantly alter laser beam quality by affecting transversal mode distribution. This study quantifies how aperture size and position impact CO(2) laser output, introducing metrics to assess deviations from ideal Gaussian beams.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Physics
    • Quantum Electronics

    Background:

    • Hard apertures are critical components in laser cavities, influencing beam characteristics.
    • Understanding transversal mode distribution is key to optimizing laser performance.
    • Previous studies have not fully quantified the impact of aperture parameters on CO(2) laser output.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the theoretical and experimental effects of hard apertures on transversal mode distribution in CO(2) lasers.
    • To analyze how aperture location and diameter influence near and far field distributions.
    • To develop quantitative metrics for evaluating deviations from ideal Gaussian beam profiles.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling of wavefront propagation within a CO(2) laser cavity.
    • Experimental measurement of transversal amplitude profiles for different propagating directions.
    • Systematic variation of intracavity aperture size and position.
    • Calculation and measurement of near field distribution and far field beam quality.

    Main Results:

    • Wavefronts propagating in different directions exhibit distinct transversal amplitude profiles.
    • Aperture location and diameter demonstrably affect near field patterns and far field beam quality.
    • Quantitative figures of merit were established to assess mode pattern deviations.

    Conclusions:

    • Hard apertures play a crucial role in shaping laser beam characteristics.
    • The study provides a quantitative framework for understanding and controlling beam quality in CO(2) lasers.
    • The developed metrics can guide the design of lasers with improved output performance.