An acousto-optic Q-switch (AO Q-switch) is a critical component in pulsed laser systems, enabling precise control over laser output. By using acoustic waves to modulate the refractive index of a crystal, it acts as a fast optical switch, allowing the laser cavity to store energy and then release it in high-intensity pulses. Key advantages of AO Q-
An Acousto-Optic Modulator (AOM) is a device that uses sound waves to control light. By applying an RF (radio frequency) signal to a piezoelectric transducer, the AOM generates acoustic waves in a crystal (like TeO₂). These waves create a periodic refractive index variation, acting as a diffraction grating for incoming laser light. Key feature
An Acousto-Optic Modulator (AOM) is a device that uses sound waves to control light. By applying an RF (radio frequency) signal to a piezoelectric transducer, the AOM generates acoustic waves in a crystal (like TeO₂). These waves create a periodic refractive index variation, acting as a diffraction grating for incoming laser light. Key feature
An Acousto-Optic Modulator (AOM) is a device that uses sound waves to control light. It works by applying an RF (radio frequency) signal to a piezoelectric transducer, which generates ultrasonic waves in a crystal (like tellurium dioxide). These waves create a periodic refractive index variation, acting as a diffraction grating for incoming laser