The passively Q-modulated crystal Cr:YAG (chromium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) is widely used in the field of laser technology, and the following are its application details:
Laser technology application
- Laser rangefinder: Cr:YAG crystals can be used in laser rangefinders to achieve accurate measurement of target distance by generating high-energy, short-pulse lasers.
- LiDAR systems: In LiDAR systems, Cr:YAG passive Q-modulated lasers generate high-peak power laser pulses to detect information such as the position, velocity, and shape of the target. Laser induction
- Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS): The high-intensity, short-duration pulses produced by Cr:YAG are ideal for LIBS and can be used to analyze the elemental composition of samples.
- Laser Marking and Coding: Cr:YAG passive Q-switching lasers create precise, high-contrast marks on various materials, widely used in industries such as electronics, automotive, and medical devices.
- Laser processing: In the field of laser processing, such as cutting, welding, and punching, Cr:YAG passive Q-modulated lasers can provide laser beams with high energy density to achieve high-precision processing.
- Laser Therapy: In the medical field, Cr:YAG can be used in skin therapies such as laser tattoo removal and skin resurfacing.
Other applications
- Remote Sensing: Cr:YAG passive Q-modulated lasers can be used in remote sensing technology to obtain information about the target by emitting laser pulses and receiving reflected signals.
- 3D Scanning: In the field of 3D scanning, Cr:YAG lasers can be used to generate high-precision three-dimensional models.
- Optical Parametric Oscillation (OPO): Cr:YAG crystals can be used in optical parametric oscillators to achieve laser frequency conversion and tunable laser output.
- Quantum optics: In quantum optics experiments, Cr:YAG can be used to generate entangled photon pairs for research in fields such as quantum communication and quantum computing.