Single-frequency-mode Q-switched Nd:YAG and Er:glass lasers controlled by volume Bragg gratings.
This paper presents the results of experimental studies on Q-switched flash-lamp pumped Nd:YAG and Er:glass lasers with resonators formed by volume Bragg gratings. This novel design results in single-frequency mode operation with millijoules pulse energy. The mode selection is performed only by volume Bragg gratings that dramatically simplifies laser design.
Vorobiev
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CREOL / The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Forida 32816-2700, USA. vorobiev@creol.ucf.edu
Glebov
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Smirnov
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State; D008027:Light; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012031:Refractometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012542:Scattering, Radiation