Electronic linewidth narrowing method for single axial mode operation of Q-switched Nd: YAG lasers
Abstract
Electronic control of the Q-switch is used to obtain single axial mode output from an unstable resonator Nd: YAG oscillator. Controlled opening of the Q-switch following prespiking pulses provides over 10 MW of peak power in a single axial mode without significant output power reduction.
- Publication:
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Optics Communications
- Pub Date:
- June 1981
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0030-4018(81)90132-2
- Bibcode:
- 1981OptCo..37..411P
- Keywords:
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- Laser Modes;
- Laser Spectroscopy;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Q Switched Lasers;
- Spectral Line Width;
- Yag Lasers;
- Laser Outputs;
- Optical Resonators;
- Selectivity;
- Lasers and Masers