Title :
A review of phase-conjugate solid-state lasers
Author :
Rockwell, David A.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Res. Lab., Malibu, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Phase conjugation by stimulated Brillouin scattering represents a fundamentally promising approach for achieving power scaling of solid-state lasers. Following a summary of the power scaling problem and an overview of phase conjugation concepts, a review is presented of the application of phase conjugation to solid-state lasers. The author describes power scaling using demonstrated techniques for compensating static and thermally induced aberrations and depolarizations, as well as energy scaling by coherent coupling of multiple-gain media. Applications to diode-pumped lasers are discussed, as is a novel approach for power scaling of diode lasers themselves. Future research directions are indicated regarding conjugation fidelity at increasingly higher energies or with short-pulse and/or broadband lasers
Keywords :
optical phase conjugation; reviews; solid lasers; stimulated Brillouin scattering; Brillouin scattering; broadband lasers; coherent coupling; diode-pumped lasers; phase-conjugate solid-state lasers; power scaling; thermally induced aberrations; Brillouin scattering; Laser beams; Optical amplifiers; Oscillators; Power lasers; Pulse amplifiers; Pulsed laser deposition; Solid lasers; Stimulated emission; Thermal stresses;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of