Abstract

In this paper a new efficient laser pump consisting of a tube and two axicons is discussed. The pumping system is simple in fabricating and alignment. Its efficiency is first estimated using geometrical optics and it seems to compare favorably with the well-known elliptical pump. Then experimental data were given which give qualitative agreement with the prediction.

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Exfocal Pumping of Optical Masers in Elliptical Mirrors

Dieter Roess
Appl. Opt. 3(2) 259-265 (1964)

Pump Light Distribution in a Laser Rod Pumped Exfocally in a Rotational Ellipsoid

H. F. Mahlein and G. Zeidler
Appl. Opt. 10(4) 872-879 (1971)

Some Factors Affecting the Pumping Efficiency of Optically Pumped Lasers

J. G. Edwards
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Distribution of Absorbed Power in a Side-Pumped Ruby Rod

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A Multi-Image Optical System

Dmetro Andrychuk
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