| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7930405 | Optics Communications | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
An actively Q-switched Tm:SSO laser was realized by using an acoustic-optical (AO) modulator, and stable Q-switching operation was obtained with the pulse repetition frequency (PRF) varying from 1 kHz to 10 kHz. At PRF of 1 kHz, the Tm:SSO laser yielded a shortest 308 ns pulse with M2 factor less than 1.6 at 1968 nm, corresponding to a single pulse energy of 128 μJ and pulse peak power of 416 W. The experimental results indicate the Tm:SSO crystal is favorable for obtaining low PRF 2 μm laser pulses.
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Authors
T.L. Feng, K.J. Yang, S.Z. Zhao, W.C. Qiao, J. Zhao, D.C. Li, G.Q. Li, T. Li, L.H. Zheng, J. Xu, Q.G. Wang, X.D. Xu, L.B. Su,