On the possibility of a new passively -switched laser operation mode with periodic wavelength switching. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fedorov, A.V.; Fomichev, A.A.; Doroshenko, M.E.
• Is Part Of: Quantum electronics. Volume 45:Number 6(2015)
• Page Start: 515
• Page End: 520
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Quantum electronics -- Periodicals; 537.5
• DOI: 10.1070/QE2015v045n06ABEH015604
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1063-7818

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p>The possibility of cw-pumped passively <inline-formula id="i3"><tex-math><?CDATA $Q$?></tex-math><inline-graphic xlink:href="ark:/27927/pgj2c94z0d4" xlink:type="simple" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" /></inline-formula>-switched laser operation has been examined theoretically. Also, we have proposed laser operation mode in which the output wavelength automatically switches between two values without any changes in cavity parameters. Using numerical simulation and an Er : YAG laser with a Co : ZnSe passive <inline-formula id="i4"><tex-math><?CDATA $Q$?></tex-math><inline-graphic xlink:href="ark:/27927/pgj2c94xxkc" xlink:type="simple" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" /></inline-formula>-switch as an example, we have found parameters that ensure such operation mode.</p> </abstract>