LASERGERAET MIT KONTINUIERLICH ARBEITENDEM LASER MIT OPTISCHER PUMPANREGUNG

A laser apparatus comprising an optically pumped, continuous-wave laser, provided with a q-factor switch for generating a series of high-energy pulses at a predetermined frequency, characterized by a device for controlling the operation of the q-switch in a manner that it is capable of switching the connection and disconnection of the laser at intervals greater than the intervals between successive pulses and to reduce the efficiency of the laser oscillation cavity for a predetermined period after connecting the laser and then returning the laser cavity to its normal efficiency. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)