A single transverse/longitudinal mode, compact Q-switched Ho:YLF laser has been designed and demonstrated for space-borne lidar applications. The pulse energy is between 34-40 mJ for 100-200 Hz operation. The corresponding peak power is >1 MW.


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    Title :

    Single-Mode, High Repetition Rate, Compact Ho:YLF Laser for Space-Borne Lidar Applications


    Contributors:
    Y. Bai (author) / J. Yu (author) / T. H. Wong (author) / S. Chen (author) / M. Petros (author) / U. N. Singh (author)

    Publication date :

    2014


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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