Use of simple diffractive optics for improving the dynamics of a self-Q-switched Cr:LiSAF laser

N. Passilly; M. Fromager; K. Aït-Ameur

doi:10.1117/12.660811

9 June 2006 Use of simple diffractive optics for improving the dynamics of a self-Q-switched Cr:LiSAF laser

N. Passilly, M. Fromager, K. Aït-Ameur

Proceedings Volume 6054, International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005: Advanced Lasers and Systems; 60540R (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660811
Event: International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005, 2005, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Abstract

We demonstrate that insertion of a simple diffractive optical element in the cavity of a self-Q-switched Cr³⁺ : LiSAF laser can speed up its dynamics so that the laser output pulse is shortened and its energy is increased.

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N. Passilly, M. Fromager, and K. Aït-Ameur "Use of simple diffractive optics for improving the dynamics of a self-Q-switched Cr:LiSAF laser", Proc. SPIE 6054, International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005: Advanced Lasers and Systems, 60540R (9 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.660811

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