Abstract
PbS quantum-dot-doped glasses are demonstrated as saturable absorber Q-switches for holmium lasers. Q-switched pulses from and lasers of 50 and in duration, respectively, have been obtained demonstrating up to of energy conversion efficiency from free-running to Q-switched output.
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