Acousto-optic Q-switches have a wide range of applications due to their versatility and performance advantages:
Material Processing
- Laser cutting: Precisely cutting materials with high accuracy and speed.
- Laser drilling: Creating small, precise holes in various materials.
- Laser marking:Marking and engraving surfaces with permanent, high-quality markings.
Medical Applications
- Laser surgery:Performing delicate surgical procedures with minimal tissue damage.
- Laser therapy: Treating various medical conditions, such as skin disorders and eye diseases.
Scientific Research
- Spectroscopy: Analyzing the spectral properties of materials.
- Microscopy: Enhancing the resolution and contrast of microscopic images.
- Lidar: Measuring distances and velocities of objects using laser pulses.
Military and Defense
- Rangefinders: Determining the distance to targets with high precision.
- Target designation:Identifying and designating targets for weapons systems.
- Laser weapons:Delivering high-energy laser beams to damage or destroy targets.
Industrial Applications
- Laser welding: Joining materials with high precision and speed.
- Laser cleaning:Removing contaminants and coatings from surfaces.
- Laser marking and engraving: Marking and engraving products with identification codes and logos.