Rami Arieli: "The Laser Adventure"

Rami Arieli: "The Laser Adventure" Chapter 7 Section 4, page 1

7.4 Special mechanisms for creating short pulses:

Many laser applications require short pulses with high peak power.

There are many methods for creating laser pulses.

Choosing the appropriate method depends on the laser type and the characteristics of the pulse required.

In the following pages few mechanisms are described:

7.4.1 Control of the duration of the laser radiation pulse by the excitation Mechanism.