Thermal Lensing in Cr2+:ZnSe Face-Cooled Disks
Abstract
We report the experimental characterization and modeling of thermal lensing in Cr2+:ZnSe face-cooled laser disks using the phase shift interferometry technique. The thermal lens powers of the l-mm and 0.5-mm thick disks were strong (37 and 19 diopters at 5 W pumping); the thermal lens power scaled with disk thickness and pump power; and temperatures were reached in the disks at which nonradiative relaxation is significant.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA436550
Entities
People
- Jason B. Mckay
- Kenneth L Schepler
- Won B. Roh
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory