CONTROL OF LASER PERFORMANCE.
Abstract
A research program relating to control of laser output is described. Studies of the effect of varying the refractive index of a medium in a laser cavity are being carried out with ultra sonic, electric, or magnetic means. Repetitive pulses have been obtained by the insertion of both liquid and solid ultrasonic refraction shutters in the laser's Fabry-Perot cavity. Further studies using transducers on the rod itself are being initiated to control a 21-in. Nd3 doped glass laser. Ultrasonic shear waves induced optically in the ruby laser rod by the laser's pulsating energy were detected. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 04, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0418981
Entities
People
- A.j. Demaria
- G.e. Danielson
Organizations
- United Aircraft Corporation