The frequency of the output pulses is typically ten or more times the highest frequency in the input signal to be amplified.

Pulse generators are available for generating output pulses having widths (durations) ranging from minutes down to under 1 picosecond.

In this way spectroscopic information on the energy of the incident radiation is available by the magnitude of the output pulse from each initiating event.

No spurious output pulses are then produced.

The input pulse is multiplied with a modulating function to get a desired output pulse.

This produces a shorter output pulse than regular Q-switching.

Each ion pair produces a single avalanche so that an output current pulse is generated which is proportional to the energy deposited by the radiation.

The output pulses were approximately 4 ps and had a pulse energy of 5 mJ.

The output pulse ends when the voltage on the capacitor equals 2/3 of the supply voltage.

Also, kilowatts of light power can be measured in the output pulses of some lasers.