LASERS | Microchip Lasers
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Microchip lasers are a rich family of solid-state lasers defined by their small size, robust integration, reliability, and potential for low-cost mass production. Continuous-wave microchip lasers cover a wide range of wavelengths, often operate single frequency in a near-ideal mode, and can provide a modest amount of tunability. Q-switched microchip lasers provide the shortest output pulses of any Q-switched solid-state laser, with peak powers up to several hundred kilowatts. This article discusses the various types of microchip lasers, the physics that underlies their performance, typical operating parameters for the devices, and several of their applications.
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