Abstract

We show that there is a simple correlation between the modulation transfer function (MTF) of alexandrite laser rods and the thresholds of these rods as cw lasers. Thus the MTF provides a novel and important way to evaluate material (before or after fabrication) for use in solid-state lasers. This approach should be generally applicable to all solid-state laser materials.

© 1986 Optical Society of America

Direct determination of modulation transfer function by moiré deflectometry

I. Glatt, A. Livnat, and O. Kafri
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