Q-switching

English

Etymology

The "Q" stands for the quality factor of the resonator on the laser, which is altered in order to produce the pulse.

Noun

Q-switching (uncountable)

  1. A technique by which a laser can be made to produce a pulsed output beam, with much higher power in each pulse than would be produced when operating as a continuous wave.

Verb

Q-switching

  1. present participle and gerund of Q-switch
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