CW arc-lamp-pumped alexandrite lasers

摘要

The performance characteristics of arc-lamp (Xe and Hg)-pumped, CW alexandrite lasers are described. The modes of operation considered are free-running, tuned, and repetitively Q-switched. The experimental arrangement and apparatus are also outlined. The experimental results are discussed in terms of a steady-state model, and the areas of agreement and difficulty are pointed out.