Simulation of Yb:YAG thin-disk lasers with stable resonators and with one or two transverse modes

Alan H. Paxton; Clint M. Zeringue

doi:10.1117/12.770410

12 February 2008 Simulation of Yb:YAG thin-disk lasers with stable resonators and with one or two transverse modes

Alan H. Paxton, Clint M. Zeringue

Proceedings Volume 6872, Laser Resonators and Beam Control X; 687206 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770410
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2008, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Computer calculations of the beam quality and output power of nearly diffraction-limited thin-disk Yb:YAG lasers are presented. The CW lasers have stable resonators. Our calculations include the simultaneous operation of two transverse modes. The simulated lasers are similar to those for which experimental results have been reported by other researchers but we have not attempted to make a precise comparison. Our calculated results show interesting trends that can be used in designing such lasers.

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Alan H. Paxton and Clint M. Zeringue "Simulation of Yb:YAG thin-disk lasers with stable resonators and with one or two transverse modes", Proc. SPIE 6872, Laser Resonators and Beam Control X, 687206 (12 February 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.770410

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