Laser : Fundamentals

Introduction

To build a laser oscillator, an output mirror needs to be placed facing the mirror coated on the Nd:YAG. The choice of this mirror is important in terms of its transmission at 1064 nm, its reflectivity at other wavelengths and its radius of curvature.


   
    Figure E4: Diagram illustrating the complete set-up with the output mirror.
Figure E4: Diagram illustrating the complete set-up with the output mirror. [zoom...]Info
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