1. Q-switching - Noun
2. Q-switching - Verb
Q-switching (uncountable)
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.
Q-switching
present participle of Q-switch
Laser applications include spatial filters, Q-switching, high intensity x-ray control. Source: Internet
Q-switching main In a Q-switched laser, the population inversion is allowed to build up by introducing loss inside the resonator which exceeds the gain of the medium; this can also be described as a reduction of the quality factor or 'Q' of the cavity. Source: Internet