Cr4+: GSGG saturable absorber Q-switch for the ruby laser

W. Chen; K. Spariosu; R. Stultz; Yen-Kuang Kuo; M. Birnbaum; A. V. Shestakov

doi:10.1016/0030-4018(93)90108-H

Cr⁴⁺: GSGG saturable absorber Q-switch for the ruby laser

W. Chen, K. Spariosu, R. Stultz, Yen-Kuang Kuo, M. Birnbaum, A. V. Shestakov

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Abstract

Cr⁴⁺: GSGG has been utilized for the first time to provide a saturable absorber Q-switch for the ruby laser. Single output pulse operation (100 mJ and 27 ns duration) with efficiencies relative to the free-running ruby laser operation of 25-30% was routinely obtained.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	71-74
Number of pages	4
Journal	Optics Communications
Volume	104
Issue number	1-3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(93)90108-H
Publication status	Published - 1993 Dec 15

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Chen, W., Spariosu, K., Stultz, R., Kuo, Y-K., Birnbaum, M., & Shestakov, A. V. (1993). Cr⁴⁺: GSGG saturable absorber Q-switch for the ruby laser. Optics Communications, 104(1-3), 71-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4018(93)90108-H

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