Temporal criterion for single-frequency operation of passively Q-switched lasers

被引：16
作者：
Isyanova, Y [1 ]
Welford, D [1 ]
机构：
[1] Q Peak Inc, Bedford, MA 01730 USA
来源：
OPTICS LETTERS | 1999年 / 24卷 / 15期
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D O I：
10.1364/OL.24.001035
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
An analytical expression for the difference in buildup time between two longitudinal modes in a passively Q-switched laser resonator is developed and compared with experimental laser data. The results support the following temporal criterion for single-frequency, passively Q-switched operation: The difference in buildup time between any two longitudinal modes of the laser resonator should be comparable with or greater than the laser pulse duration to ensure single-frequency operation. (C) 1999 Optical Society of America.
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页码：1035 / 1037
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