Simple beam-propagation measurements on ion lasers

Steven C. Guggenheimer; David L. Wright

doi:10.1117/12.43660

1 May 1991 Simple beam-propagation measurements on ion lasers

Steven C. Guggenheimer, David L. Wright

Proceedings Volume 1414, Laser Beam Diagnostics; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43660
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Several methods of measuring multi-mode beam propagation characteristics are discussed. The aim is to use the minimum number of measurements and the simplest equipment possible. In theory all the beam properties can be determined from three beam diameter measurements. But care must be taken where the diameter measurements are made to avoid large errors due to small diffraction effects.

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Steven C. Guggenheimer and David L. Wright "Simple beam-propagation measurements on ion lasers", Proc. SPIE 1414, Laser Beam Diagnostics, (1 May 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43660

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