Simple single longitudinal mode Q-switched Nd:YAG oscillator
Abstract
A simple three-mirror resonator is considered for longitudinal mode control in a passively Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. This configuration provides temporally smooth output pulses with duration determined by dye concentration and continuously variable from 300 to 10 ns. Previous problems with spatial beam quality can be minimized by careful arrangement of cavity components.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- February 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1109/JQE.1985.1072623
- Bibcode:
- 1985IJQE...21..106V
- Keywords:
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- Frequency Stability;
- Laser Cavities;
- Laser Modes;
- Q Switched Lasers;
- Yag Lasers;
- Mirrors;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Pulse Duration;
- Lasers and Masers