Laser transient induced by a pumping step t Ip Case of HeNe : and c same order of magnitude n0n0 Laser intensity n th nn
Laser transient induced by a pumping step t Ip Case of Nd:YAG: >> c spiking =230µs c =22ns n0n0 Laser intensity n th nn
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Laser transient induced by a pumping step t Ip Case of Nd:YAG: >> c spiking =230µs c =33ns relaxation oscillations n0n0 Laser intensity n th nn
n always in steady state 1/R 1 R 2 R 3 n0n0 Laser intensity n th nn In case of HeNe, approximation correct Comparison with hypothesis chapter 3
n always in steady state 1/R 1 R 2 R 3 In case of Nd:YAG, approximation not correct Comparison with hypothesis chapter 3
Q-switched regime E1E1 E2E2 Lower level Upper level E0E0 Fundamental level Amplifying medium Pumping Spontaneous emission Switch off Energy storage in the upper level Cavity blocked : high losses, no laser action
E1E1 E2E2 Lower level Upper level E0E0 Fundamental level Amplifying medium Pumping Switch on Q-switched regime Energy storage in the upper level Laser pulse
Q-switched regime E1E1 E2E2 Lower level Upper level E0E0 Fundamental level Amplifying medium Pumping Switch on Energy storage in the upper level Cavity draining
Q-switched regime and spiking