Recent content by Xenon1

I'm definitely up for the engineering challenge - I'm graduating from EE shortly! :) I just lack the experience in this field, so I'm looking for whatever direction/assistance I can get in determining the best options for this project. The pulse forming network, trigger, and HV supply shouldn't...

Hi everyone! So, I'm new to the community here, and just getting warmed up in the area of laser physics. I have a few questions about Nd:YAG lasers and homebrew resonator optics. First off, I just purchased an Nd:YAG crystal, new in OEM packaging, 4.8mm dia. and 90mm length. Unfortunately, the...