Published June 1974 | Version v1
Journal article

Test of a semiempirical equation describing laser beam divergence

  • 1. Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, FL

Description

A semiempirical equation describing laser beam divergence for a flat-flat laser resonator taking into consideration the resonator Q is tested. This equation describing beam divergence consists of two parts: a contribution due to diffraction and distortion in the resonator material and a term which accounts for cavity geometry and photon lifetime. Good agreement is obtained with experiment.

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Journal Title
Journal of Applied Physics
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
6
Series
J. Appl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
2808-2810
ISSN
0021-8979

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6173178
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
CAVITY RESONATORS; CONFIGURATION; EQUATIONS; LASER RADIATION; LASERS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Descriptors DEC
AMPLIFIERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; RADIATIONS

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