Optimization of Q-switched lasers

• Published in: IEEE journal of quantum electronics Vol. 27; no. 9; pp. 2220 - 2225
• Main Authors: Zayhowski, J.J., Kelley, P.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY IEEE 01.09.1991; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Subjects: 426002 - Engineering- Lasers & Masers- (1990-); COUPLING; EFFICIENCY; ENERGY SPECTRA; ENGINEERING; EQUATIONS; Exact sciences and technology; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); LASER CAVITIES; Laser excitation; Laser modes; LASERS; Microchip lasers; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical pulses; Optics; OPTIMIZATION; Physics; POWER; Power lasers; PULSES; Pump lasers; Q-SWITCHING; Space vector pulse width modulation; SPECTRA; Experimental study; Laser pumping; Q switched laser

The authors extend the standard rate equation analysis to obtain expressions for the maximum peak power, maximum pulse energy, and minimum pulsewidth of a single Q-switched output pulse; the maximum power efficiency of a repetitively Q-switched laser; and the corresponding cavity output couplings. R...