Medical Definition of Q-switch
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Optical switch used to rapidly change the Q of an optical resonator, utilised in the optical resonator of a laser to prevent lasing action until a high level of gain and energy storage are achieved in the laser medium. When the switch is triggered and rapidly increases the Q of the cavity, a stronger laser pulse is generated.
See: oscillator.
(09 Oct 1997)
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