Nonlinear formation of holographic images of obscurations in laser beams

Citeable URL: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/articles/2801ph97d

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Creator	Widmayer, C. Clay Milam, David de Szoeke, Simon P.
Abstract	Computer models are used to simulate the nonlinear formation of images of obscurations in laser beams. The predictions of the model are found to be in good agreement with measurements conducted in the nonlinear regime corresponding to a typical solid-state laser operation. In this regime, peak-to-mean fluence ratios large enough to induce damage in optical components are observed. The amplitude of the images and their location along the propagation axis are accurately predicted by the simulations. This indicates that the model is a reliable design tool for specifying component staging and optical specifications to avoid optical damage by this mechanism.
Resource Type	Article
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.36.009342
Date Available	2012-05-07T17:05:02+00:00
Date Issued	1997-12-20
Citation	Widmayer, C. C., Milam, D., & deSzoeke, S. P. (1997, December 20). Nonlinear formation of holographic images of obscurations in laser beams. Applied Optics, 36(36), 9342-9347. doi:10.1364/AO.36.009342
Journal Title	Applied Optics
Journal Volume	36
Journal Issue/Number	36
Rights Statement	Copyright Not Evaluated
Funding Statement (additional comments about funding)	This research was performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under contract W- 7405-ENG-48.
Publisher	Optics Society of America
Language	English [eng]
Replaces	http://hdl.handle.net/1957/29041