Acousto-optics Devices for High-power Laser Beam
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چکیده
We present a study of the actuality of acousto-optics devices capable to withstand high-power laser emission. Some applications and specifics were considered, and the first assessment of parameters of the devices on KGd(WO4)2 single crystal was made. New acousto-optics modulator on that crystalline material for non-polarized high-power light radiation was developed, tested and shown almost 100% of diffraction efficiency.
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