Publication Date:
2012
abstract:
Stable passive Q-switching of a Tm: LiYF4 laser is obtained using polycrystalline Cr2+: ZnS as a saturable absorber. The achieved maximum pulse energy of 0.9 mJ and peak power of 65 kW for a pulse duration of ~14 ns represent substantial improvement and highest values for a passively Q-switched diode-pumped Tm laser operating at ~1.9 micron.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Pulsed laser; Tulium; infrared; fluorides
List of contributors:
Tonelli, Mauro; Parisi, Daniela; Veronesi, Stefano
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