Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 49, Issue 4, 0405001(2022)

Beam Quality Optimization of Elliptical Laser Under Wind-Dominated Thermal Blooming

Ling Deng, Xiaoqing Li*, Yi Mu, and Xiaoling Ji
Author Affiliations
  • College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610068, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Beam transmission and control

    Received: May. 13, 2021

    Accepted: Jun. 30, 2021

    Published Online: Jan. 18, 2022

    The Author Email: Xiaoqing Li (lixiaoqing912@sicnu.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL202249.0405001

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