Abstract
It is well known that Xe flashlamps are commonly used to pump Nd:glass lasers. The reasons are varied but include the following considerations:
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The output of Xe flashlamps extends spectrally from the ultraviolet region to the infrared, thus overlapping the absorption spectra of Nd3+.
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Xe flashlamps are high-brightness sources and because of a high efficiency for converting electrical to spectral output they can provide the flux necessary to achieve reasonable stored-energy densities in Nd:glass lasers.
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The lifetime limits of Xe flashlamps are fairly well understood; such lamps are durable and have, when driven properly, an acceptable lifetime for present Nd:glass laser systems.
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The technology for producing high energy Xe flashlamps is advanced; commercial products are offered by at least four companies.
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Brown, D.C. (1981). Optical-Pump Sources for Nd : Glass Lasers. In: High-Peak-Power Nd: Glass Laser Systems. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 25. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-38508-0_3
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