Asymmetric unstable traveling-wave resonators

Experimental data pertaining to the intracavity propagation characteristics, the mode volume dissimilarity, and the fractional output coupling Characteristics associated with the oppositely traveling waves in CO 2 asymmetric unstable ring resonators are reported. Equivalence relations are derived, e...

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Published in:IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1974-02, Vol.10 (2), p.279-289
Main Authors: Freiberg, R., Chenausky, P., Buczek, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Geometrical optics
Laser feedback
Laser modes
Mirrors
Optical feedback
Optical propagation
Optical resonators
Optical ring resonators
Ring lasers
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Summary:Experimental data pertaining to the intracavity propagation characteristics, the mode volume dissimilarity, and the fractional output coupling Characteristics associated with the oppositely traveling waves in CO 2 asymmetric unstable ring resonators are reported. Equivalence relations are derived, extending Siegman's unstable resonator analysis to encompass asymmetric traveling-wave geometries. Optical feedback techniques to suppress the oscillation associated with one of the traveling waves are demonstrated to be an effective means of achieving unidirectional ring laser operation.
ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/JQE.1974.1145800