Mode selection of slowly opened Q-switch operation

The beam divergence angle is measured of the Q-switched laser pulse resulting from a resonator switched with a Pockels cell which is driven with a slowly opened circuit using a transformer. The rise time of the output voltage of this transformer type circuit is controllable. After optimization, the beam divergence of the present laser system is decreased by 30% compared with the conventional system using a Krytron. A model concerning the mode selection in the resonator is proposed.     

被动调Q激光器优化的研究

被动调Q激光器以其结构简单、紧凑而获得了广泛的应用。为优化其性能参数,在总结近些年被动调Q基本理论基础上,对于具有能量上转换(Energy-transfer upconversion)的激光工作物质构成的被动调Q激光器,提出了可以将能量上转换引起的损耗归到线性损耗中进行优化设计的方法,并给出了输出镜的反射率和饱和吸收体的小信号透过率两者优化选择的直接关系图。根据被动调Q激光器的特有参数α,在总结提高调Q峰值功率的方法基础上,得出当α接近无穷大时,从被动调Q过渡到主动调Q,实现了被动调Q和主动调Q理论的统一。     

基于金纳米笼的1106 nm被动调Q Nd:GAGG激光器

成功制备了金纳米笼溶液并将其作为饱和吸收体,实现了中心波长为1106 nm的Nd:GAGG激光器的调Q运转。在输出镜透过率为3%的激光器中,在泵浦功率6.70 W下获得的最大平均输出功率为98 mW,此时对应的脉冲重复率为206 kHz,最短脉冲宽度为436 ns;在输出镜透过率为7%的激光器中,当泵浦功率为7.69 W时,得到的最大平均输出功率为121 mW,最短脉冲宽度为370 ns,对应的脉冲重复率为170 kHz。实验结果证明了金纳米笼在近红外波段激光器中用作饱和吸收体的巨大潜力。     

不同腔结构下的声光调Q双包层光纤激光器特性研究

报道了半导体激光器端面抽运不同结构的声光调Q的双包层光纤激光器的脉冲输出特性. 对前向、后向不同抽运方式的掺镱调Q双包层光纤激光器在输出平均功率,调Q脉冲宽度及脉冲稳定性进行了对比及讨论;其中后向抽运的光纤激光器,在10kHz重复频率调制下,获得了斜效率为60％的平均功率输出,其脉冲宽度为52ns,单脉冲能量为03mJ. 最后利用不同抽运方式下的速率方程,理论分析调Q脉冲的特性,分析结果与实验相符. 关键词： 双包层光纤激光器 声光开关 前向抽运 后向抽运     

LD抽运被动调Q固体激光器的脉冲稳定性

报道了二极管激光抽运Cr,Nd∶YAG被动调Q Nd∶YVO₄ 1064nm激光输出.为了提高被动调Q激光的输出稳定性，谐振腔采用长腔，增益介质位于谐振腔中间位置.实验中获得了稳定的被动调Q激光输出.在最高入射抽运功率为17.5W时，脉冲重复频率达到71.3kHz，脉冲宽度为0.4μs.调Q脉冲幅度不稳定性低于±10%，脉冲时间波动性低于±3.5%.     

二极管激光侧面泵浦的全固态主动锁模Nd:YAG激光器

利用优化的腔设计,使谐振腔中增益介质中有大的模体积,并在高功率泵浦下具有高的热稳定性;采用热补偿环形径向侧面泵浦模块技术进行了连续Nd:YAG主动声光锁模的实验研究, 利用自行设计的锁相环反馈电路,获得输出功率10 W的稳定的锁模脉冲输出。     

重频Yb:YAG片状激光器电光调$lt;i$gt;Q$lt;/i$gt;时空演化模拟计算和实验研究

基于Yb³⁺抽运动力学,结合光线追迹的方法,建立了抽运过程中的放大自发辐射模型,得到激光介质中三维含时储能分布.将速率方程理论和角谱传播理论结合,对谐振腔内调Q脉冲的形成、传播过程进行建模计算,得到激光脉冲的时间-空间分布和光束质量因子变化规律.同时进行了激光二极管抽运重频Yb：YAG片状激光器电光调Q实验,并与模拟计算的结果进行了对比校核,印证了计算模型的正确性.这为主动调Q固体激光器的设计提供了参考. 关键词： Yb：YAG激光器 Q')" href="#">调Q 时空演化     

Optimization of the passively Q-switched laser with a novel central semiconductor saturable absorption mirror (C-SESAM)

The diode-pumped passively Q-switched laser, realized with a novel central semiconductor saturable absorption mirror (C-SESAM), can obtain much higher repetition rate and shorter pulse duration which have been proved theoretically and experimentally. Therefore, it is essential to optimize this kind of lasers to achieve many of the desired properties. The normalized rate equations are solved numerically, when the direct band-gap absorption of the InGaAs thin layer, the single-photon absorption (SPA) and two-photon absorption (TPA) processes of GaAs substrate are simultaneously considered. Some new normalized parameters are introduced and the key parameters of an optimally passively Q-switched laser are determined, including the optimal normalized coupling parameter and the optimal normalized saturable absorber parameters, which can maximize the output energy. A group of general curves are generated, and sample calculations for a diode-pumped Nd³⁺:YVO₄ laser with a novel central semiconductor saturable absorption mirror (C-SESAM) are presented to demonstrate the use of the curves and the relevant formulas.     

Compact and efficient Kerr-lens mode-locked diode-pumped actively Q-switched YVO4-Nd:YVO4 laser

By using a simple linear configuration, a stable and efficient YVO₄-Nd:YVO₄ laser, actively Q-switched by an acousto-optic modulator and passively mode-locked by KLM is realized, from which the great average output power, the high efficiency are obtained and the mode-locked pulse inside the Q-switched pulse has a repetition rate of 470 MHz. The nearly 100% modulation depth of the Q-switched mode-locked pulses can be obtained at any pump power over the threshold. Considering the Kerr-lens effect of laser medium and Q-switching by an acousto-optic modulator, we have analyzed the self-mode-locked YVO₄-Nd:YVO₄ laser by using the nonlinear ABCD propagation matrix and the hyperbolic fluctuation mechanism. The numerical solutions are in good agreement with the experimental results.     

Effect of turnoff time on characteristics of the output pulse in an AO Q-switched laser

A laser-end-diode-pumped actively Q-switched Nd:YVO₄ laser with acoustic-optic (AO) modulator is realized. By changing the position of AO in the cavity for changing the transit time of the acoustic-wave, the effect of the AO turnoff time on the characteristics of the output Q-switched pulse is obtained. The experimental results show that the longer transit time leads to the wider pulse duration. By considering the Gaussian spatial distribution of the intra-cavity photon density and the AO turnoff time including the electronic turnoff time and the transit time of the acoustic-wave, the numerical solutions of the coupled Q-switched rate equations are consistent with the experimental results.     

LD-pumped actively Q-switched Nd:GdVO4/KTP red laser

LD-pumped actively Q-switched intracavity frequency-doubled Nd:GdVO₄/KTP red laser has been introduced. A maximum red average output power of 0.78 W at 671 nm was obtained at pulse-repetition frequency (PRF) of 15 kHz and the optical conversion efficiency was 6.5%. At the incident pump power of 12 W, the shortest laser pulse occurred at PRF of 15 kHz. Its full-width at half-maximum and the highest peak power were measured to be 35.8 ns and 3.38 kW. The largest single pulse energy of 56.3 μJ was achieved at PRF of 10 kHz. The influence factors on the Q-switched Nd:GdVO₄/KTP red laser have been discussed.     

Optimization of pulse-width of passively Q-switched lasers by taking into account intracavity laser spatial distribution

The intracavity photon density and the initial population-inversion density in the diode-pumped passively Q-switched lasers are assumed to be Gaussian spatial distributions. The space-dependent rate equations are solved numerically. The key parameters of a passively Q-switched laser with the shortest pulse-width under Gaussian approximation are determined, and a group of general curves are generated for the first time. The curves clearly show the dependence of the optimal key parameters on the parameters of the gain medium, the saturable absorber, and the resonator. In addition, the importance including the space variation is also shown. The optimal calculations for a diode-pumped passively Nd:YVO₄ laser are presented to demonstrate the use of the curves and the related formulas.     

开放式自屏蔽全身成像高场超导MRI磁体优化设计

本文发展了开放式自屏蔽全身成像高场超导磁共振成像（MRI）磁体的优化设计方法,使设计出来的磁体仅有4 对超导线圈. 这种开放结构的超导MRI磁体优化设计方法集成了线性规划算法和遗传算法. 通过迭代线性规划算法可以在考虑成像区域（DSV）磁感应强度约束、磁场不均匀度约束、5 Gs线范围约束、线圈区域最大磁场值约束和最大环向应力约束的条件下,获得用线量最少的线圈初始形状和位置,同时可以得到每个线圈的层数和每层匝数;通过遗传算法可以提高DSV区域的磁场不均匀度,以达到高质量成像的要求. 这种集成的优化设计方法既可以灵活有效的设计开放式MRI磁体,也可以设计传统的圆柱形MRI磁体,本文通过一个1.2 T的开放式MRI磁体的设计清楚的展示了这种优化方法. 关键词： 线性规划算法 遗传算法 自屏蔽 开放式超导MRI磁体     

Influence of stimulated Brillouin scattering on the temporal dynamics of an actively Q-switched double-clad fiber laser

The role of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) during the active Q-switching of a typical high power double-clad fiber laser is experimentally and theoretically investigated. Our numerical model reproduces multiples Brillouin Stokes generation and the fast temporal dynamics which were experimentally observed. It clearly demonstrates that SBS is the cause of peak power enhancement effects such as giant pulse generation. The pulse formation process during the active Q-switching and the precise role of SBS in the pulse narrowing is detailed.     

Optimization of peak power of passively Q-switched lasers by taking into account intracavity laser spatial distribution

The intracavity photon density and the initial population-inversion density in the diode-pumped passively Q-switched lasers are assumed to be Gaussian spatial distributions. The space-dependent rate equations are solved numerically. The key parameters of an optimally coupled passively Q-switched laser under Gaussian approximation are determined, and a group of general curves are generated for the first time. These key parameters include the optimal normalized coupling parameter and the optimal normalized saturable absorber parameter that maximize the peak power, and the corresponding normalized energy, normalized peak power, and normalized pulse width. The curves clearly show the dependence of the optimal key parameters on the parameters of the gain medium, the saturable absorber, and the resonator. In addition, the importance including the space variation is also shown. The optimal calculations for a diode-pumped passively Nd:YVO₄ laser are presented to demonstrate the use of the curves and the related formulas.     

LD端面泵浦Cr4:YAG被动调Q激光器输出特性研究

对激光二极管端面泵浦Cr⁴⁺:YAG被动调QNd:YAG激光器输出特性进行了实验研究.实验研究发现,激光器输出功率及脉冲重复频率随谐振腔长度增大而增大.为解释这一实验现象,测量了泵浦光斑在激光晶体内尺寸,同时计算了激光晶体及Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体内的基模激光光斑半径随谐振腔长度变化.分析结果表明:激光晶体内泵浦光斑尺寸远小于激光晶体内基模光斑半径,腔模间交叠效率较低;当腔长增加时,激光晶体内的基模激光光斑减小,腔模间交叠效率增加,从而导致输出功率及脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加;另外,Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体内光斑半径也随谐振腔长度减小,引起Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体漂白时间缩短,导致脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加.     

Optimization of the pulse energy of GaAs saturable absorber Q-switched lasers

By taking into account the single-photon absorption (SPA) and two-photon absorption (TPA) processes of GaAs, the Gaussian spatial distributions of the intracavity photon density and the initial population-inversion density, and the pumping and the spontaneous emission during the pulse formation, the new normalized rate equations of a GaAs saturable absorber Q-switched laser are solved. The key parameters of an optimally coupled GaAs saturable absorber Q-switched laser are determined, including the optimal normalized coupling parameter and the optimal normalized GaAs saturable absorber parameters, which can maximize the pulse energy, and a group of general curves are generated for the first time, which clearly show the dependence of the optimal key parameters on the parameters of the gain medium, the GaAs saturable absorber, and the resonator. In addition, the influence including the space variation, the pumping and the spontaneous emission is also shown. Sample calculations for a diode-pumped Nd³⁺:YVO₄ laser with a GaAs saturable absorber are presented to demonstrate the use of the curves and the relevant formulas.     

Optimization of pulse width of double passively Q-switched lasers with GaAs and Cr-doped saturable absorbers

Compared with a single passively Q-switched laser, a double passively Q-switched laser with a GaAs saturable absorber and a Cr⁴⁺-doped saturable absorber can produce more symmetric and shorter pulses with high pulse peak power. New normalized coupled rate equations for a double passively Q-switched laser with both a GaAs saturable absorber and a Cr⁴⁺-doped saturable absorber are solved numerically, where the single-photon absorption (SPA) and two-photon absorption (TPA) processes of GaAs are combined. The Gaussian spatial distributions of the intracavity photon density and the initial population-inversion density are considered. The optimization of a double passively Q-switched laser to obtain the shortest pulse width is performed, and a group of general curves are generated for the first time. The curves clearly show the dependence of the optimal normalized parameters on the parameters of the gain medium, the GaAs saturable absorber, the Cr⁴⁺-doped saturable absorber and the spatial distributions of the intracavity photon density. Sample calculations for a diode-pumped Nd³⁺:YVO₄ laser with both a GaAs saturable absorber and a Cr⁴⁺:YAG saturable absorber are presented to demonstrate the use of the curves and the related formulas.     

LD-pumped actively Q-switched Tm,Ho:YLF laser at room temperature

We have investigated acoustic-optical Q-switched Tm,Ho:YLF laser end-pumped by a laser-diode. At room temperature, a 2.067 μm wavelength pulsed output is realized. Average output power, single pulse energy and pulse-width are measured at different incident pump powers and pulse repetition frequencies. When the incident pump power is 2.8 W, a maximum average output power of 189 mW is obtained at the repetition frequency of 9 kHz, and this corresponds to an optical conversion efficiency of 6.8%. The maximum single pulse energy of 65μJ, the shortest pulse-width with full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) of 138 ns and the maximum peak power of 470 W are obtained at the pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz.