Abstract
Formulae for the averaged area of a generally astigmatic multimode beam focused in an absorbing medium are derived. Criteria of the minimum pump area of an end-pumped solid state laser in the case of a multimode, asymmetrical pump beam are formulated. The role of asymmetry parameter M 2 of the pumping beam, absorption coefficient and the length of the active medium are investigated.
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