Controllable optical periodic surface filters as a Q-switch in a

Details Controllable optical periodic surface filters as a Q-switch in a Controllable optical periodic surface filters as a Q-switch in a

1995-05-30

1997-05-06

Epps, Georgia Y.

Optical: systems and elements

Optical modulator

Light wave temporal modulation

372 12, G02F 103

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056276729

ABSTRACT:
Generally and in one form of the invention this is a periodic surface filter comprising at least one element at a surface of the filter and electronic controls to change the optical characteristics of the element. The surface filter is used as a switchable filter in a cavity for a Q-switch.

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