Simultaneous self-mode-locking of TEM0,0 and TEM1,0 modes in a Nd:YVO4 laser: Application for measuring the thermal focal length

doi:10.1134/S1054660X11050197

Title:	Simultaneous self-mode-locking of TEM0,0 and TEM1,0 modes in a Nd:YVO4 laser: Application for measuring the thermal focal length
Authors:	Liang, H. C. Chiang, P. Y. Huang, Y. J. Lin, Y. C. Chen, Y. F. 電子物理學系 Department of Electrophysics
Issue Date:	1-Mar-2011
Abstract:	We demonstrate that the simultaneous self-mode-locking of TEM0,0 and TEM1,0 modes can be achieved in a standard end-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser. With this simultaneous self-mode-locking, the transverse beat frequency can be accurately measured as a function of the absorbed power. We employ the measured beat frequency and the cavity theory to precisely determine the effective focal length of the thermal lens in the gain medium.
URI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/S1054660X11050197 http://hdl.handle.net/11536/150288
ISSN:	1054-660X
DOI:	10.1134/S1054660X11050197
Journal:	LASER PHYSICS
Volume:	21
Begin Page:	480
End Page:	484
Appears in Collections:	Articles