Title :
The polarization bistability in the λ=3.39 μm He-Ne laser with saturating absorbent
Author :
Tabarin, V.A. ; Habibullin, R.S. ; Habibullin, R.S.
Author_Institution :
Depatment of Exp. Phys., Surgut State Univ., Russia
Abstract :
We present a scheme using a saturant absorbent that allows us to study the bistable regime of polarization for λ = 3.39 μm in the T-shaped resonator of a He-Ne laser. The switching observed by us can be explained by the effect of competition of the P- and S-waves in the active medium. The considered scheme is interesting for polarization locators, optical switches, etc
Keywords :
gas lasers; helium; laser cavity resonators; light polarisation; neon; optical bistability; optical saturable absorption; 3.39 micron; He-Ne; He-Ne laser; P-wave; S-wave; T-shaped resonator; active medium; polarization bistability; saturating absorbent; switching process; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Electrostatics; Gas lasers; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical resonators; Photodetectors; Physics; Polarization; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices and Materials, 2001. Proceedings. 2nd Annual Siberian Russian Student Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Erlagol, Altai
Print_ISBN :
5-7782-0347-0
DOI :
10.1109/SREDM.2001.939140
