Title :
Threshold analysis of pulsed lasers with application to a room-temperature Co:MgF2 laser
Author :
Harrison, James ; Welford, David ; Moulton, Peter F.
Author_Institution :
Schwartz Electro-optics, Concord, MA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Rate-equation calculations are used to model accurately the near-threshold behavior of a Co:MgF2 laser operating at room temperature. The results demonstrate the limitations of the conventional threshold analysis in cases of practical interest. This conclusion is applicable to pulsed solid-state lasers in general. The calculations, together with experimental data, are used to determine emission cross sections for the Co:MgF2 laser
Keywords :
cobalt; laser theory; magnesium compounds; solid lasers; 25 degC; Co:MgF2 laser; MgF2:Co; emission cross sections; near-threshold behavior; pulsed lasers; pulsed solid-state lasers; room temperature; Laser applications; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Lasers and electrooptics; Optical pulses; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Solid lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
