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.