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Oct 16, 2023

Understanding Passively Q

The operation of Q-switched lasers can be quantitatively understood – with huge

The operation of Q-switched lasers can be quantitatively understood – with huge benefits for laser design. In the September issue, we covered the operation and design of actively Q-switched lasers; this second part covers passively Q-switched lasers. The power efficiency of a passively The pumping phase Pulse buildup and absorber saturation Figure 1. Figure 2. Figure 3. Complications in special regimes Meet the author