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Optimizing polarization from a XeCl laser.

J F Hahn, F J Morgan

    Applied Optics
    |August 25, 2010
    PubMed
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    Modest intracavity anisotropic losses can create highly polarized pulsed output from xenon chloride (XeCl) lasers. These findings are broadly applicable to various pulsed laser systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Laser physics
    • Optics
    • Photonics

    Background:

    • Pulsed lasers require specific conditions for high polarization.
    • Anisotropic losses can influence laser output characteristics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify conditions for generating highly polarized pulsed laser output.
    • To investigate the role of intracavity anisotropic losses in XeCl lasers.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of intracavity anisotropic losses.
    • Experimental investigation of XeCl laser output.

    Main Results:

    • Identified specific conditions where modest anisotropic losses yield highly polarized XeCl laser output.
    • Demonstrated the general applicability of these conditions to other pulsed lasers.

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    Conclusions:

    • Intracavity anisotropic losses are a key factor in achieving high polarization in pulsed lasers.
    • The clarified conditions offer a pathway to enhanced polarization in diverse laser systems.