Phase conjugation in a continuous-wave diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser

被引:16
作者
Brignon, A [1 ]
Loiseau, L [1 ]
Larat, C [1 ]
Huignard, JP [1 ]
Pocholle, JP [1 ]
机构
[1] Thomson CSF, Cent Rech Lab, F-91404 Orsay, France
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APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS | 1999年 / 69卷 / 02期
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10.1007/s003400050790
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We demonstrate phase conjugation and dynamic holography by degenerate four-wave mixing in a continuous-wave diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser for the first time. A phase-conjugate reflectivity of 1.4% is obtained with a 12 W diode power. The experimental results and the optimizing parameters, such as the cavity mirror reflectivities, are compared with results from a steady-state theoretical analysis.
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