title: Output power and polarization characteristics for a diode-side-pumped Nd:YAG rod laser with a diffusive optical pump cavity.
abstract: We fabricated and analyzed the output power and polarization characteristics of an efficient diode-side-pumped Nd:YAG rod laser with a diffusive optical cavity. The resonator stability conditions are analyzed graphically in the symmetric and asymmetric configurations for a plane-parallel resonator. On the basis of an analysis of the stability condition and mode size for the r and theta polarizations, we clarify how the stable laser operation is possible for various resonator configurations. In particular, we show that the critical stability region of around g1*g2* = 0 provides a stable resonator in the symmetric resonator, even with a slight asymmetry. Experimentally, the output power and polarization characteristics are confirmed in association with the resonator stability condition.
authors.affiliation: Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Taejon. smlee3@kaeri.re.kr
authors.forename: Sungman
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Mijeong
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yun
authors.forename: Hyun Su
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Byung Heon
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Cha
authors.forename: Sungsoo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Suk