Mathematical modeling of an Nd:YAG laser

Brian A. See

doi:10.1117/12.179381

1 October 1994 Mathematical modeling of an Nd:YAG laser

Brian A. See

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 33, Issue 10, (October 1994). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.179381

Abstract

This paper presents a mathematical model of a pulse-pumped Nd:YAG laser. The performance of cw-pumped systems has been described by Koechner in terms of the input power and output power. The operation of Q-switched systems has been modeled by Wagner and Lengyel. To the author's knowledge, no adequate model of the pulse-pumped laser exists. The two mentioned models are examined and aspects of each combined to produce a model of the pulse-pumped laser that allows its performance to be predicted from the mirrors-only resonator to the Q-switched system. The model applies equally well to a diode-pumped laser.

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Brian A. See "Mathematical modeling of an Nd:YAG laser," Optical Engineering 33(10), (1 October 1994). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.179381

Published: 1 October 1994

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