A model of a QCW diode pumped passively Q-switched solid state laser

C. J. Mercer; Yuen Hong Tsang; D. J. Binks

doi:10.1080/09500340601155118

A model of a QCW diode pumped passively Q-switched solid state laser

C. J. Mercer, Yuen Hong Tsang, D. J. Binks

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Abstract

We present here a model of a QCW diode pumped passively Q-switched laser. Both numerical and approximate analytical solutions to the laser rate equations are described for a range of parameter values including output coupler reflectivity, pump power and doping levels within the saturable absorber. In particular, the conditions that result in a single output pulse per pump pulse are investigated. Pulse duration and pulse energy are also calculated. The example case of a QCW diode pumped Cr,Nd:YAG crystal is considered. The model is verified by comparison to experimental results.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1685-1694
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Modern Optics
Volume	54
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09500340601155118
Publication status	Published - 14 Sept 2007
Externally published	Yes

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Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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