A study of the self-injected laser for subnanosecond pulse generation
Abstract
A detailed analysis of the self-injected Nd:YAG laser which is capable of generating subnanosecond duration pulses with peak powers as high as 200 MW is presented. The model predicts that pulses with durations much shorter than the electrical rise time of the electrooptical switch driver can be obtained. Application of this technique to a conventionally Q-switched Nd:YAG laser makes it possible to obtain 550 ps pulses with 120 mJ in a very stable and reliable way.
- Publication:
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Applied Physics B Photophysics Laser Chemistry
- Pub Date:
- October 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984ApPPL..35...95B
- Keywords:
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- Injection Lasers;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Picosecond Pulses;
- Q Switched Lasers;
- Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers;
- Yag Lasers;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Laser Cavities;
- Laser Modes;
- Laser Outputs;
- Nonlinear Optics;
- Plasma Diagnostics;
- Pulse Duration;
- Lasers and Masers