Thermal effects in diode-laser-pumped monolithic Nd:glass lasers

Randal L. Schmitt; Paul A. Spence; David G. Scerbak

doi:10.1117/12.43605

1 July 1991 Thermal effects in diode-laser-pumped monolithic Nd:glass lasers

Randal L. Schmitt, Paul A. Spence, David G. Scerbak

Proceedings Volume 1410, Solid State Lasers II; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43605
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Thermally induced index of refraction gradients and their effect on the performance of diode-laser-pumped monolithic Nd:glass lasers are discussed. A simple technique for modeling thermal effects in these lasers is described. This model is useful in optimzing the cavity design and selecting the best glass for the monolithic ring laser.

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Randal L. Schmitt, Paul A. Spence, and David G. Scerbak "Thermal effects in diode-laser-pumped monolithic Nd:glass lasers", Proc. SPIE 1410, Solid State Lasers II, (1 July 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43605

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