Open AccessSingle-frequency-mode Q-switched Nd:YAG and Er:glass lasers controlled by volume Bragg gratings
Author(s) -
Nikolai S. Vorobiev,
L. B. Glebov,
Vadim Smirnov
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.009199
Subject(s) - optics , materials science , laser , resonator , fiber bragg grating , q switching , volume (thermodynamics) , optoelectronics , physics , quantum mechanics
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.
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