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Mechanism analysis and numerical investigation of optical bistability in 2μm Tm,Ho:YLF solid laser

  • Xin Lu Zhang*
  • , Bo Jiang
  • , Guang Zong Dong
  • , Li Li
  • , Yu Feng Peng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Harbin Engineering University

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Abstract

A self-saturated absorption regime is proposed to theoretically investigate the optical bistability of Tm,Ho:YLF laser. Based on this bistability regime, the rate equation model of the optical bistability is established. The optical bistability behaviors of Tm,Ho:YLF laser are obtained by numerical simulating. The relation between laser gain and loss are also analyzed to confirm the rationality of the bistability mechanism. Furthermore, the time characters of the optical bistability are investigated. It is found that the high pulse power and the duration of the pre-pump are two major factors that affect the laser turn-on delay time and their influences on the turn-on delay are analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V - Beijing, China
Duration: 18 Oct 201019 Oct 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7843
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceHigh-Power Lasers and Applications V
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period18/10/1019/10/10

Keywords

  • Tm,Ho:YLF laser
  • ground state reabsorption
  • optical bistability
  • self-saturable absorption
  • turn-on delay

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