TRANSIENT MODELING OF A SELF-STARTING HOLOGRAPHIC LASER-OSCILLATOR

We simulate the transient behaviour of a self-starting holographic las er oscillator using a numerical model which can account, to arbitrary strength, for one, two and four gain gratings within the saturable amp lifying medium. The dependence of output energy on parameters such as intracavity gain and output coupler reflectivity is investigated, ther eby enabling the optimisation of extraction efficiency and the underst anding of oscillation and grating dynamics. (C) 1998 EIsevier Science B.V.