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Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
Published on: February 1, 2016
Summary
This study details an optical amplifier using a thin dielectric film. Experiments show the film
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Optical amplifiers are crucial for signal transmission.
- Dielectric thin films offer unique optical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate a novel laser configuration for optical amplifiers.
- To analyze the spatial and temporal mode structure of this configuration.
Main Methods:
- Analytical and numerical modeling of the laser system.
- Experimental verification of theoretical predictions.
Main Results:
- The resonator beam width is primarily determined by the active film width.
- Resonator-mirror curvature has a negligible effect on beam width.
Conclusions:
- The proposed thin-film dielectric laser configuration is effective.
- Beam width control is achieved through active region design.
