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Injection-seeded high-power Yb:YAG thin-disk laser stabilized by the Pound-Drever-Hall method.

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    We developed a robust, injection-seeded Yb:YAG thin-disk laser for precise spectroscopy. Its modified Pound-Drever-Hall stabilization ensures reliable operation and narrow linewidth for muonic hydrogen studies.

    Area of Science:

    • Laser Physics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • High-power, narrow-linewidth lasers are crucial for precision measurements.
    • Existing laser stabilization techniques can suffer from issues like Trojan locking points.
    • The CREMA collaboration requires advanced laser sources for muonic hydrogen spectroscopy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a stable, injection-seeded thin-disk Yb:YAG laser.
    • To implement a modified Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) stabilization scheme for improved reliability.
    • To characterize the laser's performance for potential applications in muonic hydrogen spectroscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an injection-seeded thin-disk Yb:YAG laser architecture operating at 1030 nm.
    • Adapted the Pound-Drever-Hall (PDH) technique to eliminate Trojan locking points, ensuring robust re-locking.

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  • Employed heterodyne measurements to determine the spectral linewidth and characterized pulse energy and beam quality.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved single-frequency pulses with 50 mJ energy and M² < 1.1 beam quality.
    • Demonstrated adjustable pulse lengths ranging from 55-110 ns.
    • Confirmed a spectral linewidth of 3.7 MHz and a short pulse build-up time of 850 ns.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed laser system offers stable, reliable, and high-performance operation.
    • The modified PDH stabilization method enhances laser robustness and long-term usability.
    • The laser's characteristics make it highly suitable for precision laser spectroscopy of muonic hydrogen.