Flashlamp-Induced Thermal Distortion In An Active-Mirror Nd:glass Laser Amplifier

Joseph A. Abate

doi:10.1117/12.932334

30 December 1981 Flashlamp-Induced Thermal Distortion In An Active-Mirror Nd:glass Laser Amplifier

Joseph A. Abate

Proceedings Volume 0293, Wavefront Distortions in Power Optics; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932334
Event: 25th Annual Technical Symposium, 1981, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Measurements of the thermally induced optical distortion of an active-mirror laser amplifier are presented along with a comparison of measured and calculated distortion. A discussion of a means for compensation for these distortions is also presented.

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Joseph A. Abate "Flashlamp-Induced Thermal Distortion In An Active-Mirror Nd:glass Laser Amplifier", Proc. SPIE 0293, Wavefront Distortions in Power Optics, (30 December 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932334

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