The Construction of a Nd:YAG Laser.

Abstract

A neodymium laser was constructed with a locally designed circular cylindrical pumping cavity. Laser action was achieved under conditions predicted. A Nd:YAG crystal was selected for use in the laser, and the physical and chemical properties of Nd:YAG as compiled from the literature are presented. The theoretical and experimental approach for designing the Nd:YAG laser system, and a detailed description of the laser system are given, with the expected operational characteristics extrapolated from measurements on a commercial laser. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA119363

Entities

People

  • Jin Won Jung

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Properties
  • Construction
  • Crystal Structure
  • Detectors
  • Energy Levels
  • Geometry
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Optical Pumping
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Refractive Index
  • Solid State Lasers
  • Specific Heat
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy