LD-pumped Nd∶LuVO4/Cr4+∶YAG Passively Q-switched Laser

Wang Zhengping; Du Chenlin; Zhang Huaijin; Ruan Shuangchen; Hu Dawei; Wang Ying; Xu Xinguang; Wang Jiyang; Shao Zongshu

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