Analysis of Complex Laser Cavities,
Abstract
A simple method of analyzing laser cavity eigenmodes in terms of 2-by-2 ray-transfer (or ABCD) matrices is generalized to apply to complex cavities containing intracavity lenses and dielectric laser rods that may exhibit thermally induced focusing. The ray matrix equations are solved for the eigenmode radius and phase front curvature. A FORTRAN program to carry out such an analysis is given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0728830
Entities
People
- T. J. Gleason
Organizations
- Harry Diamond Laboratories