Influence of a constant magnetic field on non-stationary operation regimes of solid-state ring lasers

Abstract

The effect of a constant magnetic field on the nonlinear radiation dynamics of a monolithic chip ring Nd:YAG laser pumped by modulated radiation is studied experimentally. It is found that the application of a constant magnetic field to the active element of the solid-state ring laser operating in the non-stationary regime results in the displacement of the regions of existence of quasi-periodic and chaotic lasing regimes to the low-frequency region of pump power modulation. In addition, the application of a magnetic field to the active element of the laser gives rise to the spectral nonreciprocity.