Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 52, Issue 9, 90001(2015)

Progress on Passively Q-Switched Solid-State Lasers

Li Menglong*, Meng Peibei, Yan Fanjiang, Shi Wenzong, Feng Wen, and Luo Pingping
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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Apr. 1, 2015

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Aug. 28, 2015

    The Author Email: Menglong Li (mlli508@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/lop52.090001

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