DocumentCode
769633
Title
Integrated Q-switched multiple-cavity glass waveguide laser
Author
Mwarania, E.K. ; Murphy, D.M. ; Hempstead, M. ; Reekie, L. ; Wilkinson, J.S.
Author_Institution
Southampton Univ., UK
Volume
4
Issue
3
fYear
1992
fDate
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
235
Lastpage
237
Abstract
A novel Q-switching scheme, using rapid variation of the path difference between the cavities of a multiple-cavity resonator, is described. A thermooptic phase modulator was used to switch the cavity loss of a Y-junction glass waveguide laser between high and low states. Q-switched pulses with durations of 5 mu s and peak powers of 70 mW were obtained.<>
Keywords
Q-switching; integrated optics; laser accessories; laser cavity resonators; optical glass; optical losses; optical modulation; optical waveguides; phase modulation; solid lasers; thermo-optical effects; 5 mus; 70 mW; Q-switched pulses; Y-junction; cavity loss; high states; low states; monolithic laser integration; multiple-cavity glass waveguide laser; multiple-cavity resonator; path difference; thermooptic phase modulator; Glass; Laser mode locking; Optical reflection; Optical resonators; Optical waveguides; Phase modulation; Planar waveguides; Resonance; Switches; Waveguide lasers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1041-1135
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/68.122377
Filename
122377
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