Technical Center: Laser Glossary of Terms

 

 

Q-Switch

A device that has the effect of a shutter to control the laser resonator's ability to oscillate. Control allows one to spoil the resonator's "Q-factor," keeping it low to prevent lasing action. When a high level of energy is stored, the laser can emit a very high-peak-power pulse.

Q-Switched

Laser A laser which stores energy in the laser media to produce extremely short, extremely high intensity bursts of energy.

 


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