Abstract

A Q-switched ruby laser has been developed that is useful as an optical radar for clear air turbulence detection. The output is a single clean pulse of 35 MW, free of noise sources such as spontaneous emission, superradiance, and after-pulsing. A comparison is made with the standard quarter-wave mode of operation.

© 1966 Optical Society of America

Stimulated Effects in N₂ and CH₄ Gases

T. A. Wiggins, R. V. Wick, and D. H. Rank
Appl. Opt. 5(6) 1069-1072 (1966)

Regenerative Ruby Laser Amplifiers

H. Jacobs, J. Castro, F. A. Brand, C. LoCascio, S. Weitz, and G. Novick
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 56(2) 149-156 (1966)

Optical Absorption Characteristics of Pink Ruby

D. C. Cronemeyer
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 56(12) 1703-1705 (1966)

Synthesis of Electro-Optic Shutters having a Prescribed Transmission vs Voltage Characteristic*

E. O. Ammann
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 56(8) 1081-1088 (1966)

Beam Characteristics of Ruby Optical Masers

T. S. Jaseja, M. K. Dheer, and D. Madhavan
Appl. Opt. 4(12) 1643-1647 (1965)