1/28/08 - Took a series of beam waist measurements on the YAG.
-The polarizations (as measured by the photon beamscanner) had very different profiles. One polarization has a dual peak (probably a reflection from some optic). This shows up after the beam has passed through the polarizer, the PBS, and one mirror.
-Initial beam characterization yielded a waist inside the Laser Box by ~3", at a width of 200 microns. Will be rechecking this. (Impossible if there is a lens at the opening, which I'm not sure is the case). |