Burst-mode Q-switching operation of a Nd:YAG rod laser

被引:9
作者
Koyata, Y [1 ]
Yamamoto, S [1 ]
Hirano, Y [1 ]
机构
[1] Mitsubishi Elect Co, Informat Technol R&D Ctr, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247, Japan
来源
ADVANCED HIGH-POWER LASERS | 2000年 / 3889卷
关键词
lasers; all solid-state lasers; laser diodes; Q-switched lasers; Nd : YAG; TEM00; mode; high-brightness operation;
D O I
10.1117/12.380888
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
High average power (>100 W) with high brightness operation of diode-pumped rod type Nd:YAG laser is investigated. The key technologies to compensate thermal distortions are described and the high brightness operations of normal and Q-switched modes are demonstrated.
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页码:224 / 230
页数:7
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