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We developed a detailed rate equation model to study laser dynamics and active Q-switching in Tm,Ho: YAG and Tm:YAG lasers. The simulation results agreed well with published experimental data, as well as provided new insights for optimizing pulse generation.
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Received: 7 March 1996/Accepted: 28 May 1996
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Sousa, J., Salcedo, J. & Kuzmin, V. Simulation of laser dynamics and active Q-switching in Tm,Ho : YAG and Tm : YAG lasers. Appl Phys B 64, 25–36 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050140
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050140