Abstract
We describe the operation of a self-starting Nd:YAG laser oscillator incorporating a design in which laser oscillation occurs by means of diffraction from spontaneously generated three-dimensional gain gratings produced by spatial hole burning in the Nd:YAG amplifier. The transient onset and spectral selectivity of the gain gratings produce an output with energy of 600 mJ in a 10-ns single-longitudinal-mode pulse at 10 Hz. The self-adaptation of the gain gratings produces compensation of intracavity phase distortion. A transient numerical modeling of the nonlinear resonator gives good agreement with the experimental system and also provides insight into the temporal dynamics of the gain grating.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
