Using of the Hartmann method for measurement of the thermo-optical distortions in the active elements of the axially-diode pumped solid-state lasers

Evgeny N. Ofitserov; Vadim V. Kiyko

doi:10.1117/12.677707

9 June 2006 Using of the Hartmann method for measurement of the thermo-optical distortions in the active elements of the axially-diode pumped solid-state lasers

Evgeny N. Ofitserov, Vadim V. Kiyko

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 6251, Lasers for Measurements and Information Transfer 2005; 62510R (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.677707
Event: Lasers for Measurements and Information Transfer 2005, 2005, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Abstract

The method of measurement of thermo-optical distortions (a thermal lens) in the active element Nd:YVO₄ arising under axial diode pumping which distinctive feature is simplicity of processing and speed of reception of results of measuring have been described. Investigations were realized by means of Hartmann method based on monitoring of parameters of pumping radiation wave-front passing through investigated optical element. It is shown, that the proposed method enables direct investigation of thermo-optical distortions in small pumped areas (hundreds and tens micrometers). Presented is a method for research of thermo-optical distortions in an active element ensuring direct measurement of high orders aberrations.

Citation Download Citation

Evgeny N. Ofitserov and Vadim V. Kiyko "Using of the Hartmann method for measurement of the thermo-optical distortions in the active elements of the axially-diode pumped solid-state lasers", Proc. SPIE 6251, Lasers for Measurements and Information Transfer 2005, 62510R (9 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.677707

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available