Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device – Q-switch
Patent
1990-04-04
1991-04-02
Scott, Jr., Leon
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
Q-switch
372 45, H01S 311
Patent
active
050051768
ABSTRACT:
A type II staggered alignment multiple quantum well (MQW) is integrated into a laser cavity to implement an active Q-switched device. The MQW initially absorbs and stores energy to prevent the device from lasing. In response to an applied electric field, the MQW experiences a sudden charged carrier population inversion and emits a strong, short duration pulse having a directionality conincident with that of the beam within the lasing cavity. A generalization of the invention involves optical amplification in which photon energy is first stored in a type II staggered alignment MQW, followed by the simultaneous application of an electric field and an optical beam to the MQW, such that the stored energy is released in a sudden pulse which is amplified with respect to the applied optical beam, and is co-directional with the applied beam.
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Hasenberg Thomas C.
Lam Juan F.
Coble Paul M.
Denson-Low Wanda K.
Hughes Aircraft Company
Jr. Leon Scott
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