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Characteristics of the Graded Reflectivity Mirror

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Characteristics of the Graded Reflectivity Mirror

The graded reflectivity mirror also known as the variable reflectivity mirror, Gaussian mirror, or super-Gaussian mirror, is a unique mirror whose reflectivity at a specific wavelength gradually varies depending on the position on the mirror's surface. Super-Gaussian resonators, which are currently the most popular, are given particular focus.


In an unstable resonator, the Graded reflectivity mirror offers greater modal discrimination, favoring oscillation of the fundamental mode over higher-order modes. Additionally, it enhances the output beam's optical quality, particularly at low magnifications. When used with high-intensity lasers, the tapered reflectivity profile also causes a reduction in ripples in the field profile, lowering the danger of optical damage. It is a premier technology developer and a centre of excellence for industrial applications of optics and photonics. Major laser manufacturers and well-known laboratories now frequently employ s Graded Reflectivity Mirrors (GRMs), which are a clear substrate with an anti-reflection coating on which profiled dielectric layers are formed using a specialized vacuum method. It is a high-damage threshold lossless dielectric component.



Applications for Graded Reflectivity Mirrors

Coupling of output


A laser resonator's output coupler Cth yag could be the GRM. The Graded Reflectivity Mirrors functions as a soft aperture in a stable configuration with the extra bonus that the induced loss also produces a usable laser output, enhancing the output beam's discriminating and pointing stability. The Graded Reflectivity Mirrors greatest utility, however, is as an unstable resonator's output coupler, which ensures fundamental mode oscillation but prevents any hard-edge-induced rippling of the field transverse profile.


Beam shaping

A Graded Reflectivity Mirror can be used to change the form of an existing beam, such as from Gaussian to Super-Gaussian or vice versa. You can do this by reflection or transmission.


Features

·      developed specifically for each type of laser. Using a multi-layer architecture, from the UV to the infrared, a high reflectivity GRM for use with lower-gain lasers is produced.

·      tunable lasers with a bandwidth of up to 80 nm using wideband GRMs.

·      Graded Reflectivity Mirrors profiles are available in both circles and rectangles. There is a service for designing laser resonators.


High-damagethreshold

For many laser systems, the graded reflectivity mirror unstable resonator has emerged as the preferred option. It offers a fundamental mode with a large size while minimizing the negative diffraction effects present in hard-edge unstable resonators. Awise selection of the Graded Reflectivity Mirror’s reflectivity profile, also permits some control over the output beam's near-field profile. This increased design freedom appears to the potential user to be more complicated. This goes through the inner workings of these resonators so that you can see the tradeoffs that went into their creation. It has geometrical and diffractive contributions to the mode definitions as well as how amplification shapes beams. 


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