Unstable Cr:LiSAF laser resonator with a variable reflectivity output coupler

被引：10
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作者：
Pinto, JF [1 ]
Esterowitz, L [1 ]
机构：
[1] USN, Res Lab, Washington, DC 20375 USA
来源：
APPLIED OPTICS | 1998年 / 37卷 / 15期
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D O I：
10.1364/AO.37.003272
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
The performance of a flash-lamp-pumped Cr:LiSAF unstable laser resonator utilizing a fourth-order super-Gaussian variable reflectivity mirror as an output coupler is described. The super-Gaussian mirror results in a smooth, flattop transverse beam profile in the near field that is advantageous for nonlinear frequency-conversion applications, Long-pulse and Q-switched operation of the Cr:LiSAF unstable laser resonator are described and compared with stable resonator operation. We obtained tunable ultraviolet radiation extending from 267 to 290 nm by frequency mixing the Q-switched CrLiSAF laser output with lithium triborate and beta-barium berate nonlinear crystals.
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页码：3272 / 3275
页数：4
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