V. V. Danilov, O. B. Danilov, A. I. Sidorov, E. N. Sosnov, “Transversely excited atmospheric СO<sub>2</sub> laser with an intracavity liquid crystal stop”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1991, Volume 18, Number 10,Pages <nobr>1211

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Control of laser radiation parameters

Transversely excited atmospheric СO₂ laser with an intracavity liquid crystal stop

V. V. Danilov, O. B. Danilov, A. I. Sidorov, E. N. Sosnov

Abstract: It is shown that the profile of the beam from a compact TEA СO₂ laser can be controlled by an apodizing liquid-crystal stop utilizing a cholesteric–nematic transition. It is reported that the optoacoustic effect in the liquid crystal influences the mode composition and profile of the lasing pulses.

UDC: 621.373.826.038.823

PACS: 42.55.Lt, 42.60.By, 42.60.Jf, 42.60.Da, 78.20.Hp, 42.70.Df

Received: 07.06.1991