Variable flattened gaussian beam order selection by dynamic control of an intracavity diffractive mirror

Date
2008
Authors
Forbes A.
Long C.S.
Litvin I.
Loveday P.W.
Belyi V.
Kazak N.S.
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Abstract
In this paper we present the design of an optical resonator that produces as the stable transverse mode a flattened Gaussian laser beam by making use of an intra-cavity diffractive mirror. We consider the modal build-up in such a resonator and propose the required dynamic changes to an intra-cavity piezoelectric unimorph mirror for selecting the flattened Gaussian beam order of the stable mode. The feasibility of using a deformable diffractive mirror is demonstrated numerically. An optimization approach is employed to determine the optimal voltage distribution required to deform the mirror into a prescribed shape for the selection of the flattened Gaussian beam order. Good agreement between an ideal static diffractive mirror and the proposed adaptive mirror is achieved.
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Acoustooptical effects, Gaussian beams, Gaussian noise (electronic), Laser beams, Lasers, Piezoelectric transducers, Piezoelectricity, Resonators, Trellis codes, Adaptive mirrors, Diffractive mirrors, Dynamic changes, Dynamic controls, Flat-top beams, Gaussian laser beams, Intra cavities, Optimization approaches, Order selections, Piezoelectric unimorph mirror, Resonator modes, Stable modes, Transverse modes, Voltage distributions, Mirrors
Citation
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
7062