ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
78.20.Hp
;
42.60.Fc
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The design of an acousto-optic modulator using paratellurite requiring only low driving power is described. Because of the high figure of merit a high modulation index can be achieved. To avoid an intermediate transmission peak the modulator should not be operated in the Bragg-regime but rather in the transition regime. The time dependent transmission for this regime is calculated as a function of the material parameters. Experimentally, modulation indices up to 10 are obtained. Using such a TeO2 mode-locker a pulsed Nd:Cr:GSGG laser delivered pulses down to 70 ps.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00330236
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