Title :
Laser gain media based on nanocomposite materials
Author :
Dolgaleva, Ksenia ; Boyd, Robert W. ; Milonni, Peter W.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Opt., Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
Abstract :
We develop simple theoretical models for calculating the gain of layered and Maxwell Garnett composite materials with a resonant component. Laser systems that utilize such composite gain media could display significantly improved properties.
Keywords :
laser beam applications; nanocomposites; Maxwell Garnett composite materials; laser gain media; nanocomposite materials; resonant component. laser systems; Composite materials; Geometrical optics; Laser modes; Laser theory; Nanocomposites; Nanostructured materials; Optical materials; Optical refraction; Optical saturation; Optical variables control; (160.3380) Laser materials; (160.4760) Optical properties;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
