Off-Axis Resonators.
Abstract
An experimental investigation of a novel unstable resonator configuration is reported. The purpose of the novel configuration is to change the distribution of the uniform-flux area of a standard unstable resonator (an annular beam with a hole in the center) into a configuration such that a maximum amount of the uniform-flux area is contiguous (i.e., provide a much larger region of constant flux). This is accomplished by the present 'off-axis unstable resonator'. The present experimental results indicate no substantial loss of device output power or loss of far-field beam quality by the resonator configuration tested. Additional experimental results are presented indicating the sensitivity of resonator performance due to misalignment of the off-axis resonator.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA002450
Entities
People
- D. B. Northam
- E. A. Phillips
- J. P. Reilly