Comparison of parameters of q-switching saturable absorbers estimated by different models and the impact of accuracy of input data on the results of the estimation

•Comparative analysis of different models was conducted and the one was chosen.•The impact of the accurate determination of the input data was analysed.•Taking unsaturable losses from the absorption spectra results in higher accuracy.•Principal parameters of Co2+:YAG saturable absorber at 1.33μm wer...

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