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Background:

Unstable resonators are critical for high-power lasers.
Modeling these resonators requires accounting for complex factors like gain and focus.
Previous models often simplify these distributed effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a geometrical optics model for axisymmetric unstable resonators.
To incorporate distributed gain, focus, and tapered reflectivity.
To analyze the impact of these distributed parameters on resonator performance.

Main Methods:

Application of the geometrical optics approximation.
Derivation of rate equations for focusing gain media.
Development of a unique grid for interpolation-free eigenray propagation.
Numerical simulations to analyze intensity distributions.

Main Results:

A comprehensive model for unstable resonators with distributed parameters was established.
A unique grid facilitated accurate propagation analysis.
Numerical examples demonstrated the influence of distributed gain and focus on axial and transverse intensity profiles.

Conclusions:

The geometrical optics model accurately captures the behavior of unstable resonators with distributed properties.
Distributed gain and focus significantly alter laser beam characteristics.
The developed method provides a valuable tool for resonator design and optimization.