Improving the stability of longitudinal and transverse laser modes

G. Machavariani; N. Davidson; A. A. Ishaaya; A. A. Friesem

doi:10.1016/j.optcom.2004.05.014

Improving the stability of longitudinal and transverse laser modes

G. Machavariani, N. Davidson, A. A. Ishaaya, A. A. Friesem

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Abstract

We show that laser mode stability can be improved with an intracavity mode selecting phase element. Without the phase element, a sub-wavelength change of the distance between the mirrors of a CO₂ laser leads to a substantial change of the transverse mode distribution, whereas with it the distribution remains essentially the same.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	147-151
Number of pages	5
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	239
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2004.05.014
State	Published - 1 Sep 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Laser mode stability
Longitudinal and transverse modes
Optical phase elements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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