Title :
Phase-conjugate solid-state lasers
Author :
Rockwell, David A.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon, El Segundo, CA
Abstract :
This tutorial reviews phase conjugation as applied to solid-state lasers, beginning with early demonstrations of enhanced beam quality, power scalability, and system-level benefits, and concluding with ongoing efforts striving toward multi-kilowatt powers.
Keywords :
optical phase conjugation; solid lasers; enhanced beam quality; multikilowatt powers; phase conjugation; power scalability; solid-state lasers; system-level benefits; Brillouin scattering; Fiber lasers; Laser beams; Laser noise; Mirrors; Nonlinear optics; Optical scattering; Phase change materials; Power lasers; Solid lasers; (140.3580) Lasers, Solid-State; (190.5040) Nonlinear Optics, Phase Conjugation; (190.5890) Nonlinear Optics, Scattering, Stimulated;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4627643
