Adaptive optics control of solid-state lasers

Walter Lubeigt; David Burns

doi:10.1117/12.698940

14 February 2007 Adaptive optics control of solid-state lasers

Walter Lubeigt, David Burns

Proceedings Volume 6452, Laser Resonators and Beam Control IX; 64520B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698940
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2007, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

An adaptive optics system was developed to reduce the time taken to reach full brightness of a solid-state laser. This system was based on the translation of the end-mirror during the turn-on time of the laser. It was implemented on a simple laser configuration featuring a side-pumped Nd:YLF rod and resulted in the reduction of the transient time by a factor of 15. Several limitations such as the innate astigmatism of Nd:YLF and the inertia of the moving mirror were also observed.

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Walter Lubeigt and David Burns "Adaptive optics control of solid-state lasers", Proc. SPIE 6452, Laser Resonators and Beam Control IX, 64520B (14 February 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.698940

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