ALTER-Q · Cr4+:YAG/Polymer nanocomposite as alternative materials for Q-switched lasers: properties, modeling, and applications
Horizon Europe — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2024-10-01 → 2028-09-30
- EU contribution
- €584,200
- Participants
- 8
- Scheme
- HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE
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Project objective
The development and application of solid-state lasers (SSRs) over the last decade, emphasizing their wide-ranging uses in fields such as metal processing, medical applications, and optical transmission systems. It outlines the fundamental components of SSRs and the importance of achieving a balance between gains and losses in the laser resonator for effective generation. The concept of Q-switching is introduced, highlighting its role in enhancing laser performance by modulating the Q-factor of the resonator. Active and passive Q-switching methods are compared, with a focus on the advantages of passive Q-switches for generating powerful sub-nanosecond pulses in compact laser systems. The challenges associated with finding suitable passive Q-switching materials, particularly for long-term use, are discussed, leading to the proposal of a novel approach using a composite structure of polymer matrix with Cr4+:YAG nanopowders. This initiative, undertaken by the ALTER-Q consortium comprising European academic institutions, research organizations, and SMEs, aims to address the current limitations and pave the way for cost-effective alternatives in Q-switched laser technology.
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Participants
- UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO · AveiroCoordinatorPortugal
- AT CRYSTALS · ZILINASlovakia
- GRAPHENE ENERGY SP ZOO · WrocawPoland
- INSTYTUT FIZYKI POLSKIEJ AKADEMII NAUK · WarszawaPoland
- LVIV POLYTECHNIC NATIONAL UNIVERSITY · LvivUkraine
- POLITECNICO DI BARI · BariItaly
- SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMPANY ELECTRON-CARAT BRANCH OF PRIVATE JOINT STOCK COMPANY CONCERN-ELECTRON · LvivUkraine
- ZILINSKA UNIVERZITA V ZILINE · ZilinaSlovakia
Links
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- DOI: 10.3030/101182995
- https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/documents/downloadPublic?documentIds=080166e5219fe27c&appId=PPGMS
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- https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/documents/downloadPublic?documentIds=080166e522775fbe&appId=PPGMS
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