Abstract
Passive modelocking of a quasi-CW Yb:YAG laser based on a grazing-incidence geometry is demonstrated. Active stabilization via intracavity loss modulation is essential to prevent damage to the saturable absorber by undesirable Q-switching of the laser.
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