Title :
Transverse modes of plane-mirror waveguide resonators
Author :
Hill, Christopher A.
Author_Institution :
R. Signals & Radar Establ., Malvern, UK
fDate :
9/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author examines what familiar first-order theory predicts about plane-plane resonator behavior, stressing the similarities and differences between circular-bore and square-bore devices. The effects of moving a mirror away from the guide are discussed, and illustrated with novel results for the modes and losses of single-guide and U-folded designs with square bores. It appears that laser performance cannot be accurately predicted by previous treatments which use only a few (1-3) waveguide nodes
Keywords :
laser beams; mirrors; optical testing; optical waveguide theory; optical waveguides; U-folded designs; circular bore devices; mirror; plane-mirror waveguide resonators; square-bore devices; waveguide nodes; Boring; Dielectric losses; Frequency; Gas lasers; Laser modes; Laser theory; Mirrors; Planar waveguides; Waveguide lasers; Waveguide theory;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
