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Model of passive Q switching taking account of the anisotropy of nonlinear absorption in a crystal switch with phototropic centres

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. A.M. Prokhorov General Physics Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (Russian Federation)
A model is proposed of passive Q switching in a laser by a crystal switch with phototropic centres. Expressions for the output energy and duration of a giant pulse are derived taking account of the geometric factor representing the distribution of the orientations of these centres relative to the crystal lattice of the passive switch. The calculated results are in agreement with those obtained in an experimental investigation of passive Q switching in a neodymium laser with a switch in the form of a doped LiF :F{sub 2}{sup -} or Cr{sup 4+} : YAG crystal. (control of laser radiation parameters)
OSTI ID:
21437739
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 28; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English