Can Laser Amplification Be Achieved with an External Light Source?

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Start date Dec 8, 2012
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Laser amplification can be achieved using an external light source, but it can also originate from spontaneous emission within the lasing material itself. The initial input light signal is crucial for the amplification process. Seeding a laser with another laser, as seen in tunable lasers like Ti:Sapphire, is a common practice. This method allows for enhanced control over the output characteristics of the laser. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for optimizing laser performance.

Dec 8, 2012

wasi-uz-zaman

hi , does input light signal for laser amplification has to be provided by the external source or it is created by lasing material itself?

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Dec 8, 2012

Gordianus

Every laser starts from the background signal given by spontaneous emission.

Dec 8, 2012

Cthugha

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You can also seed one laser with a different laser as is typical for tunable lasers like Ti:Sapph.

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