Open AccessNumerical study for selective excitation of Ince-Gaussian modes in end-pumped solid-state lasers
Author(s) -
Shu Chun Chu,
Kenju Otsuka
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.016506
Subject(s) - gaussian , excitation , optics , laser , physics , solid state , mode (computer interface) , materials science , computer science , quantum mechanics , operating system , engineering physics
This study report a first systematic approach to the selective excitations of all Ince-Gaussian modes (IGMs) in end-pumped solid-state lasers. The proposed Ince-Gaussian mode excitation mechanism is based on the "mode-gain control" concept. This study classifies IGMs into three categories, explores and verifies approach to excite each IGM category using numerical simulation.