Abstract
Passive Q-switching of Er:glass and Ho:YLF lasers utilising the saturable absorption properties of multiple quantum wells has been demonstrated. Pulses as short as 15 ns were obtained. The limits imposed by optical damage and device quality are discussed.
© 1995 Optical Society of America
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