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Optical cavity design for long pulse excimer lasers.

|June 29, 2010

Summary

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This study details optical resonator cavities for a 1-J excimer laser (XeCl), achieving precise control over linewidth, spatial coherence, and polarization through cavity design.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics

Background:

Excimer lasers, specifically Xenon Chloride (XeCl), are powerful sources for various applications.
Controlling the optical properties of laser output, such as linewidth and coherence, is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the design and performance of optical resonator cavities for a 1-J XeCl discharge laser.
To demonstrate the advantages of specific cavity designs in controlling laser output characteristics.

Main Methods:

Design and implementation of various optical resonator cavity configurations.
Characterization of the laser pulse using a 1-J XeCl discharge laser system.
Analysis of optical pulse properties including Full Width at Half Maximum (FWHM), linewidth, spatial coherence, and polarization.

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Main Results:

The performance of different optical resonator cavities was evaluated for a 1-J XeCl laser.
A 200-ns FWHM optical pulse was achieved.
The study indicated inherent advantages of multi-round-trip cavities for precise control.

Conclusions:

Optical resonator cavity design significantly impacts the performance of XeCl lasers.
Specific cavity designs offer efficient methods for controlling laser linewidth, spatial coherence, and polarization.
The findings are relevant for optimizing excimer laser systems for demanding applications.