Optics Express · 2004 · 31 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials ScienceOptical MaterialsOptoelectronicsPhotonicsFiber OpticsFiber PropertiesLaser OpticsLaser PhysicsOptical FibersPhotonic Device SimulationFiber LasersLaser Energy ParametersLaser Pulse DurationPulsed LasersQ SwitchingQ-switched Lasers
The time-energy characteristics of a Q-switched neodymiumdoped double-clad fiber laser are presented. Based on the proposed differential equations, a numerical model is developed to simulate this fiber laser. Using this model pulse duration and the energy of generated pulses can be predicted.