THE THERMAL LENS EFFECT AS A POWER-LIMITING DEVICE

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Abstract

Due to residual absorption, a self-induced negative lens is formed when molecular liquids are inserted in the path of a CW laser beam. This lens has a power-dependent focal length which allows for its application as a power controller. Experimental results show that control under 3% is obtained for a CW argon laser.

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Geophysics and Sensor Technology Quantum optics and atomic interactions Quantum Mechanics and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Applied Physics Letters

Volume 10, Issue 3, pp. 100-101

DOI: 10.1063/1.1754849

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