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Colliding shock lens as an intracavity Q-switch element
Applied Optics
|November 2, 2010
Summary
A colliding shock lens, a type of varifocal pulsed gas lens, can Q switch a ruby laser. Combining it with another lens generates a giant pulse laser output.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Laser Physics
Background:
- Q-switching is a technique for obtaining high-intensity laser pulses.
- Gas lenses offer unique optical properties for laser manipulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the use of a colliding shock lens for Q-switching a ruby laser.
- To investigate the generation of giant pulses using this intracavity element.
Main Methods:
- The colliding shock lens was employed as an intracavity element in a ruby laser setup.
- The shock lens was used in tandem with a second lens (glass or continuous-wave gas lens).
Main Results:
- Successful Q-switching of the ruby laser was achieved using the colliding shock lens.
- A giant pulse output was obtained when the shock lens was combined with a second lens.
Conclusions:
- The colliding shock lens is an effective intracavity element for Q-switching lasers.
- This method provides a viable route for generating giant laser pulses.
