Title :
Efficiency and mode discrimination of a linear array of square CO 2 waveguide lasers phase-coupled by an intracavity spatial filter
Author :
Le Gall, Janig ; Bourdet, Gilbert L.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Opt. Applique, Ecole Polytech., Palaiseau, France
fDate :
6/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper, we present a theoretical analysis of a linear array of square waveguide CO2 lasers phase-coupled with an intracavity spatial filter. Using a Rigrod-like method, we calculate the efficiency of the device and analyze its capability to discriminate between the fundamental mode and the transverse modes of both the array and the individual square waveguide
Keywords :
carbon compounds; gas lasers; laser accessories; laser modes; laser theory; spatial filters; CO2; Rigrod-like method; efficiency; fundamental mode; intracavity spatial filter; linear array; mode discrimination; phase-coupling; square waveguide CO2 lasers; transverse mode; Filtering; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical arrays; Phased arrays; Semiconductor laser arrays; Semiconductor waveguides; Spatial filters; Waveguide lasers; Waveguide theory;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
