Martinez, O. E., authorMarconi, Mario Carlo, authorDiodati, F. P., authorElsevier Science Publishers B. V., publisher2007-01-032007-01-031987Marconi, M. C., O. E. Martinez, and F. P. Diodati, Short Pulse Generation in Solid State Lasers by a Novel Passive Technique, Optics Communications 63, no. 3 (1 August 1987): 211-216.http://hdl.handle.net/10217/67855A novel passive Q-switching technique based on self-focusing is studied theoretically and experimentally. In this paper we present results obtained with a simple aberrationless gaussian model that describes the short pulse generation dynamics for different cavity configurations and different nonlinear characteristics of the focusing medium. Experimental results are also presented that are in good agreement with the predictions of the theoretical model. Preliminary results in ultrashort pulse generation are also presented.born digitalarticleseng©1987 Elsevier Science Publishers B. V.Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Text