Which outcome occurs when a pulsed laser disrupts the saturable absorber?

💡 Explanation

Q-switching occurs because the saturable absorber initially blocks the laser cavity, therefore preventing lasing until the intra-cavity intensity reaches the saturation point and generates a short light pulse rather than the alternatives which describe standard continuous wave operation.

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