Continuous-wave emission from a self-Raman vortex laser

Andrew J. Lee, Takashige Omatsu, Helen M. Pask

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Abstract

The unique characteristics of vortex laser beams (having annular spatial profile and orbital angular momentum) have seen them applied in a host of applications [1]. These beams are often produced through conversion of a Gaussian to a Laguerre Gaussian (LG) beam using extra cavity methods such as spiral phase plates and spatial light modulators [1]. However, an alternative method of generating these beams, which may also yield better beam quality and overall power is to force the laser to directly oscillate on an LG mode. This can been achieved using methods such as pumping with an annular shaped beam [2], using thermal lensing [3], or by using a defect spot on a resonator mirror [4].

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics Europe & International Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO EUROPE/IQEC 2013)
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-1
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9781479905942, 9781479905935
ISBN (Print)9781479905928
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event2013 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and International Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 12 May 201316 May 2013

Other

Other2013 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe and International Quantum Electronics Conference, CLEO/Europe-IQEC 2013
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period12/05/1316/05/13

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