Title :
Single-frequency Q-switched Cr,Nd:YAG laser operating at 946-nm wavelength
Author :
Liu, Hua ; Hornia, Osmany ; Chen, Y.C. ; Zhou, Shou-Huan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., City Univ. of New York, NY, USA
fDate :
2/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Single-frequency Q-switched operation in 946-nm wavelength has been demonstrated by application of a monolithic Cr,Nd:YAG cavity. In this device, the Cr,Nd:YAG laser material performs the functions of light modulation, frequency stabilization, and polarization selection. The conditions for the single-frequency operation and maximum degree of polarization are discussed
Keywords :
Q-switching; chromium; laser cavity resonators; laser frequency stability; laser transitions; light polarisation; neodymium; solid lasers; 946 nm; Cr,Nd:YAG laser; Cr,Nd:YAG laser material; YAG:Cr,Nd; YAl5O12:Cr,Nd; frequency stabilization; light modulation; maximum polarisation degree; monolithic Cr,Nd:YAG cavity; nm wavelength; polarization selection; single-frequency Q-switched laser; Absorption; Chromium; Frequency; Laser modes; Optical materials; Optical modulation; Optical polarization; Optical pulse shaping; Pump lasers; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.585809
