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Colliding shock lens as an intracavity Q-switch element

N. Lisi, M. M. Michaelis, R. Buccellato, M. Kuppen, and A. Prause

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Abstract

We show how a varifocal pulsed gas lens, the colliding shock lens, can be used as an intracavity element to Q switch a ruby laser. By placement of the shock lens in tandem with a second lens, a giant pulse is obtained. The second lens may be a conventional glass lens or a continuous-wave gas lens.

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