A single-element plane-wave solid-state laser rate equation model

dc.contributor.authorBernhardi, E. H.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBollig, C.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorEsser, M. J. D.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorForbes, A.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBotha, L. R.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJacobs, C.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T15:55:11Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T15:55:11Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionCITATION: Bernhardi, E. H., et al. 2008. A single-element plane-wave solid-state laser rate equation model. South African Journal of Science, 104(9-10):389-393.
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.scielo.org.za
dc.description.abstractA numerical rate equation model has been developed to describe the dynamics of a solid-state laser during continuous wave or Q-switched operation. The model allows the optimization of parameters such as the output coupler transmission percentage, crystal length and beam diameters, with the aim of improving the laser output performance. To validate the model, it was applied to a Nd:YLF laser, and proved successful in predicting and explaining the laser dynamics. It also satisfied our objective of creating a useful laser design tool.
dc.description.urihttp://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0038-23532008000500014
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent5 pages
dc.identifier.citationBernhardi, E. H., et al. 2008. A single-element plane-wave solid-state laser rate equation model. South African Journal of Science, 104(9-10):389-393
dc.identifier.issn1996-7489 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0038-2353 (print)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/9627
dc.publisherAcademy of Science of South Africa
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectSolid-state lasers
dc.titleA single-element plane-wave solid-state laser rate equation modelen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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