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Optimization of dye-laser output coupling by consideration of the spatial gain distribution

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The problem of output-coupling optimization of a transversely or longitudinally pumped dye laser is treated in terms of a rate equation approach under steady state considerations. The theoretical study considers the spatial variation of the gain distribution and such typical features of a dye laser as reabsorption, triplet effects and excited state absorption. Numerical results obtained with realistic values of typical laser parameters (cross-sections for stimulated emission and reabsorption, number density of active molecules etc.) indicate that a higher degree of output coupling and consequently higher output powers are feasible upon a complete consideration of the spatial gain distribution

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  1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität, D-7000, Stuttgart 80, Fed. Rep. Germany

    M. Munz & G. Haag

  2. Abteilung Laserphysik, Max-Planck-Institut für biophysikalische Chemie, D-3400, Göttingen, Fed. Rep. Germany

    G. Marowsky

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Munz, M., Haag, G. & Marowsky, G. Optimization of dye-laser output coupling by consideration of the spatial gain distribution. Appl. Phys. 22, 175–184 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00886002

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