A system and a method for providing more gain while minimizing the potential for parasitic oscillation and amplified spontaneous emissions in an optically pumped optical amplifier or laser system, utilizing a partitioned monolithic gain element. The monolithic gain element being partitioned into discontinuous amplifying gain regions such that parasitic modes and amplified spontaneous emissions are substantially obviated.

 
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> Image-forming device having a removable process cartridge

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