title: Laser resonator: an electrooptically Q-switched Porro prism device.
abstract: The crossed Porro prism configuration improves the stability of the alignment of the laser resonator; however, the resultant phase shift alters the characteristics of the electrooptical Q-switch. An analysis of the operational characteristics, such as variable outcoupling, extinction ratio, and prelasing boundaries, is presented along with experimental data. An electrooptically Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with a crossed Porro prism resonator, which successfully withstands severe physical environments, has been developed and demonstrated.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Chun
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Teppo