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Influence of the shape of a pump radiation pulse on the energy stored in neodymium-glass amplifiers

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
Amplification of a weak signal from a Q-switched laser was used in a study of the influence of the shape of a pump radiation pulse on the population inversion in an amplifier made of neodymium glass of the GLS1 type. The use of an asymmetric pulse with a steeper leading edge produced results better (by 15--25%) from the energy point of view than pumping with bell-shaped pulses. Systems for shaping of asymmetric radiation pulses were investigated.
OSTI ID:
6331973
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 8:10; ISSN SJQEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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