Research in Laser Oscillation Physics and Laser Device Performance

摘要

This Final Report covers a three year research program in basic laser physics andlaser device technology. Research covered four main projects: synch-pumped OPO mode locking techniques; definitive measurements of a fundamental excess quantum noise mechanism; development of improved methods for defining and measuring transverse beam quality; and work on new unstable resonator and etched mirror concepts. We believe this program has been particularly productive, covering mode-locked IR pulses; mode-locked OPO; excess quantum noise; laser beam quality; thermally mode-controlled diode lasers; and Nd-vanadate lasers.