title: Sidearm stimulated scattering phase-conjugated laser resonator.
abstract: We have demonstrated a novel self-Q-switched phase-conjugated laser resonator in which a stimulated scattering (SS) phase-conjugate mirror is placed in a sidearm located outside the conventional (starter) cavity. A Q-switched energy output of 200 mJ was obtained using cyclohexane liquid as the SS medium. Energy output was 20-40% less when carbon disulfide was used as the SS medium. Periodic substructure superimposed upon the Q-switched pulse envelope suggests that a regenerative amplification or mode-beating mechanism can be used to explain the resonator operation.
authors.affiliation: Science Applications International Corporation, 1710 Goodridge Drive, McLean, Virgina 22102, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chandra
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Fukuda
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Utano