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 |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-74 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 104 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 Dec 15 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering