Laser Physics

5.

Optical Resonators and Cavity Physics

5.1.

Resonator Fundamentals

5.1.1.

Fabry-Perot Cavity

5.1.2.

Round-Trip Condition

5.1.3.

Resonance Frequencies

5.1.4.

Free Spectral Range

5.1.5.

5.2.

Resonator Stability

5.2.1.

Stability Parameter

5.2.2.

Stable Configurations

5.2.2.1.

5.2.2.2.

5.2.2.3.

5.2.3.

Unstable Resonators

5.2.3.1.

5.3.

Resonator Modes

5.3.1.

Longitudinal Modes

5.3.1.1.

5.3.1.2.

Mode Competition

5.3.1.3.

Single-Mode Operation

5.3.2.

Transverse Modes

5.3.2.1.

Hermite-Gaussian Modes

5.3.2.2.

Laguerre-Gaussian Modes

5.3.2.3.

5.3.2.4.

Higher-Order Modes

5.4.

Cavity Components

5.4.1.

5.4.1.1.

High Reflectors

5.4.1.2.

Output Couplers

5.4.1.3.

Transmission Optimization

5.4.1.4.

Coating Technologies

5.4.2.

Intracavity Elements

5.4.2.1.

Brewster Windows

5.4.2.2.

5.4.2.3.

5.4.2.4.

Birefringent Filters

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