title: Numerical investigation of a three-mirror resonator for a TE CO(2) laser.
abstract: A numerical model of a three-mirror resonator for a TE CO(2) laser was developed. This model was used to determine if a three-mirror resonator with an etalon could be used to ensure tunable single-mode action on the lower gain lines of CO(2). Single-mode pulse energies were also predicted and good agreement was found with experimentally measured values. An analysis of the thermal frequency drift of the resonator is also presented.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Botha
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ronander
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Michaelis