Abstract
We demonstrated an acousto-optically (AO) Q-switched dual-rod laser with different gain crystals in the cavity, the combination of Nd:YAG crystal and crystal. An AO Q-switched dual-rod laser was also configured for comparative investigation. A 69 and near diffraction-limited laser in CW operation was obtained for the dual-rod laser and dual-rod laser, respectively. In the Q-switched operation, output with average power and laser with average power was achieved for the laser and laser, respectively. The detailed comparison on the performance of pulse duration, pulse repetition rate, output power, and optical spectrum was also investigated and discussed.
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