Time characteristics of pulses emitted by a YAG:Nd/sup 3 +/ laser due to the /sup 4/F/sub 3/2/. -->. /sup 4/I/sub 13/2/ transition

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QE1982v012n04ABEH012365· OSTI ID:6808715

Akmanov, A G; Val'shin, A M

A numerical solution of the rate equations for a Q-switched YAG:Nd/sup 3 +/ laser yielded the time characteristics of the radiation pulses emitted as a result of the /sup 4/F/sub 3/2/..-->../sup 4/I/sub 13/2/ (lambda = 1.318 ..mu..) transition. In contrast to lasing as a result of the main /sup 4/F/sub 3/2/..-->../sup 4/I/sub 11/2/ (lambda = 1.064 ..mu..) transition, it was found experimentally that the radiation pulses are characterized by a slower rise and longer duration, in agreement with the calculated results.

• Research Organization: Bashkir State University, Ufa
• OSTI ID: 6808715
• Journal Information: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 12:4; ISSN SJQEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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