Single-frequency-mode Q-switched Nd:YAG and Er:glass lasers controlled by volume Bragg gratings.
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This paper presents the results of experimental studies on Q-switched flash-lamp pumped Nd:YAG and Er:glass lasers with resonators formed by volume Bragg gratings. This novel design results in single-frequency mode operation with millijoules pulse energy. The mode selection is performed only by volume Bragg gratings that dramatically simplifies laser design.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 16 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008