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Threshold analysis of pulsed lasers with application to a room-temperature Co:MgF2 laser

Authors :
Harrison, James
Welford, David
Moulton, Peter F
Source :
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics. 25
Publication Year :
1989
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1989.

Abstract

Rate-equation calculations are used to model accurately the near-threshold behavior of a Co:MgF2 laser operating at room temperature. The results demonstrate the limitations of the conventional threshold analysis in cases of practical interest. This conclusion is applicable to pulsed solid-state lasers in general. The calculations, together with experimental data, are used to determine emission cross sections for the Co:MgF2 laser.

Subjects

Subjects :
Lasers And Masers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189197
Volume :
25
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
Notes :
NAS1-18442
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19890063053
Document Type :
Report
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/3.29316