Four-element linear resonators with grazing incidence mirrors for high-power FEL's
Abstract
A laser resonator for use in high-power free-electron lasers is analyzed: specifically, a symmetric, four-element, linear resonator with two grazing incidence mirrors. Analytic expressions are given for resonator stability, mode radii, and mirror-tilt sensitivity. These expressions clearly illustrate the design choices involved and the advantage gained by the use of grazing incidence mirrors.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- July 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1109/JQE.1985.1072782
- Bibcode:
- 1985IJQE...21.1108W
- Keywords:
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- Free Electron Lasers;
- Grazing Incidence;
- High Power Lasers;
- Optical Resonators;
- Geometry;
- Mirrors;
- Misalignment;
- Lasers and Masers