Mode selection in lasers

1 April 1972

journal article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Proceedings of the IEEE

Vol. 60 (4) , 422-440
https://doi.org/10.1109/PROC.1972.8649

Abstract

This is a tutorial review on the subject of mode selection in lasers. We begin with a historical review. After an introduction to the subject of modes in laser resonators and a brief review of the theory of laser gain saturation, the main body of the paper is devoted to a discussion of various mode-selection techniques, many which can be used to produce single-frequency laser operation. We discuss some systems for frequency stabilization of single-frequency lasers, and conclude with examples of laser applications where mode-selection techniques are required.

Keywords

LASER MODES
LASER STABILITY
LASER TRANSITIONS
LASER TUNING
LASER THEORY
PUMP LASERS
FREQUENCY
OPTICAL RESONATORS
LASER APPLICATIONS
LIGHT SOURCES

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