Abstract
An abrupt transverse-mode transition from an amorphous to a TEM00 lasing pattern against the pump power is demonstrated in a thin-slice Nd:GdVO4 laser. Chaotic pulsations and high-speed modulations were observed associated with amorphous lasing patterns.
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