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Thermal beam distortions in end-pumped Nd: YAG, Nd: GSGG, and Nd: YLF rods
- Source :
- IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics. July, 1994, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p1605, 11 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- An analysis of thermal beam disturbances in end-pumped Nd:GSGG, Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF rods reveals the influence on face- and edge-cooling on the disturbances. Surface deformation, thermal dispersion and strain-induced birefringence effects help compute space-resolved alterations in the rods. Optical path difference computations are verified using a polarized HeNe probe beam and a Twyman-Green interferometer.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00189197
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.15725297