Laser Cavity Analysis Method Considering Dynamic Change of Thermal Lens Effect

We have developed an experimental method for estimating the thermal lens effect of a Nd:YAG rod during laser oscillation in a high-power pulsed laser. By combining a stability analysis by cavity simulation with the change in the focal length of the rod and the beam quality according to the input, we were able to correct the reduction of the thermal effect on the rod due to laser oscillation. The proposed method makes it possible to design a resonator that appropriately considers the stability of the resonator that changes in accordance with the input power.