Laser Physics

  1. Optical Resonators and Cavity Physics
    1. Resonator Fundamentals
      1. Fabry-Perot Cavity
        1. Round-Trip Condition
          1. Resonance Frequencies
            1. Free Spectral Range
              1. Finesse
              2. Resonator Stability
                1. Stability Parameter
                  1. Stable Configurations
                    1. Concentric
                      1. Confocal
                        1. Hemispherical
                        2. Unstable Resonators
                          1. Beam Quality
                        3. Resonator Modes
                          1. Longitudinal Modes
                            1. Mode Spacing
                              1. Mode Competition
                                1. Single-Mode Operation
                                2. Transverse Modes
                                  1. Hermite-Gaussian Modes
                                    1. Laguerre-Gaussian Modes
                                      1. TEM00 Mode
                                        1. Higher-Order Modes
                                      2. Cavity Components
                                        1. Mirrors
                                          1. High Reflectors
                                            1. Output Couplers
                                              1. Transmission Optimization
                                                1. Coating Technologies
                                                2. Intracavity Elements
                                                  1. Brewster Windows
                                                    1. Etalons
                                                      1. Prisms
                                                        1. Birefringent Filters

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                                                    6. Laser Characteristics and Properties