Proposed scheme for improved electro-optical switching (Q switching) of pulsed, self-injection-locked laser involves sensing of and compensation for level of pumping light. Decreases spectral width of laser pulse and makes it independent of pumping level. Laser operated in high-loss condition during initial evolution of pulse. During this time, light makes many round trips through laser resonator. Once small laser pulse evolves in high-loss condition in laser resonator, optical configuration of resonator switched to one of low loss. In low-loss state, majority of energy extracted in efficient manner while retaining narrow spectral width of initial pulse. Beneficial in reducing jitter.
Q-Switch For Self-Injection Locking Of Laser
NASA Tech Briefs ; 13 , 10
1989-10-01
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