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Powerful and tunable operation of a 1–2-kHz repetition-rate gain-switched Cr: forsterite laser and its frequency doubling

Zhavoronkov et al., 1999

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14851446209101777023
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Zhavoronkov N
Petrov V
Noack F
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Applied optics

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We present a comprehensive study of the optimum operating regime in gain-switched Cr: forsterite lasers pumped at kilohertz repetition rates, comparing five crystals of similar quality but different dopant levels. The optimization of the cavity design includes selection of the …
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