Continuous-wave Lyman-α generation with solid-state lasers

Solid-State Lasers

Heat Generation and Removal in Solid State Lasers

Based on the type of laser gain medium, lasers are mostly divided into four categories; gaseous, liquid (such as dye lasers), semiconductor, and solid state lasers. In recent past years, solid state lasers have been attracted considerable attentions in industry and scientific researches to achieve the high power laser devices with good beam quality. In solid state lasers the gain medium might b...

Continuous Wave Coherent Lyman-a Radiation

The hydrogen atom is an important testing ground for fundamental theories. High resolution laser spectroscopy has provided cornerstones such as the measurement of fundamental constants, a test of quantum electrodynamics, and even the investigation of hadronic structure [1]. The recent production of antihydrogen atoms [2], albeit at almost the speed of light, has given prospect of a new field. P...

Solid State Lasers for Stereolithography

Stereolithography is a Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing (RP&M) technique which is used to produce 3 dimensional plastic parts directly out computer files generated by CAD. Stereolithography systems use ultraviolet lasers to solidify liquid resin into the desired form as defined by the CAD file. In recent years, solid state laser technology has reached the point where it can be applied to stere...

Low-heat Solid-state Lasers

The paper discusses the processes that determine the parasitic heat generation and its distribution in the solid-state laser materials. It is inferred that the balance between the laser emission and heat generation is determined by the characteristics of the pumping system and by the partial efficiencies of the various steps of the flow of excitation between the energy levels of the laser mater...