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Mode self-locking in a laser with combined Q switching

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

An experimental investigation was made of the feasibility of achieving mode self-locking in a neodymium-glass laser with combined Q switching by optomechanical and phototropic modulators. A study was made of the characteristics of the output radiation and it was found that mode self-locking was achieved on introduction of an additional semitransparent mirror into the resonator. The attainment of self-locking under combined Q-switching conditions reduced the number of ultrashort pulses in the output and stabilized the beginning of stimulated emission.

Research Organization:
Institute of Precision Mechanics and Optics, Leningrad
OSTI ID:
7220837
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 7:4; ISSN SJQEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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