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Short-pulse Q-switched 1. 3- and 1-. mu. m diode-pumped lasers

Journal Article · · Optics Letters; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.15.000622· OSTI ID:7149805
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  1. Lightwave Electronics Corporation, 1161 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, California 94043 (US)

Acousto-optically {ital Q}-switched diode-pumped lasers emit short pulses at kilohertz repetition rates. We describe a compact laser cavity design that employs either Nd:YLF or Nd:YAG and has all internal Brewster surfaces. Pulsed operation at 1.047, 1.053, 1.064, 1.313, 1.319, and 1.338 {mu}m is observed, with pulse widths ranging from 3 to 39 nsec at low repetition rates. The laser generates peak powers of 20 kW at 1.047 {mu}m and 1.7 kW at 1.321 {mu}m.

OSTI ID:
7149805
Journal Information:
Optics Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Optics Letters; (USA) Vol. 15:11; ISSN 0146-9592; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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