Coherent combining of two Nd:YAG lasers in a Vernier-Michelson-type cavity

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作者：

Sabourdy, D ^{[1
]}

Kermène, V ^{[1
]}

Desfarges-Berthelemot, A ^{[1
]}

Vampouille, M ^{[1
]}

Barthélémy, A ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] CNRS, IRCOM, F-87060 Limoges, France

来源：

APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS | 2002年 / 75卷 / 4-5期

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10.1007/s00340-002-0995-4

中图分类号：

O43 [光学];

学科分类号：

070207 ; 0803 ;

摘要：

The coherent combining of two Nd:YAG lasers using a Vernier-Michelson-type cavity has been demonstrated. The spectral behaviour and the energetic performance are reported. We firstly show that the combining efficiency is not strongly spoilt by the gain imbalance between the two amplifying media, and secondly, that despite the interferometric nature, of the cavity, the Vernier-Michelson laser can withstand environmental perturbations without alteration in output power.

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页数：5

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