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Appl Opt
; 49(24): 4520-3, 2010 Aug 20.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20733622
RESUMO
A short linear cavity erbium fiber laser is adapted to become a Q-switched laser by using a new and simple loss switching technique. The technique utilizes the inherent flexibility of optical fiber to rapidly drive the fiber end in and out of alignment with a cavity mirror, creating the conditions necessary for Q-switching. We investigate the effectiveness of different Q-switch configurations and analyze the Q-switch opening time of each configuration.