Development of compact and efficient diode-pumped, solid-state lasers for use in p...
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| Author(s): |
Prado, Felipe Maia
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Franco, Tomas Junqueira
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Wetter, Niklaus Ursus
Total Authors: 3
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY; v. 162, p. 6-pg., 2023-02-19. |
| Abstract | |
A sub-nanosecond, diode-stack side-pumped, passively Q-switched Nd3+:YLF4/Cr4+:YAG Laser is reported in a compact cavity design, generating one pulse of 41 mJ with a pulse width of 894 ps, achieving a peak output power of 46 MW and beam quality M2 of 5.4 x 5.9 (HxV). The number of pulses in the pulse train could be adjusted from one pulse to ten pulses of 111 mJ total output energy and 23.7 % optical efficiency by adjusting the focus distance while maintaining sub-nanosecond pulse duration. This resonator can also be used for high-power simultaneous Q-switched laser emission at 1047 nm and 1053 nm. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 17/10765-5 - Highly efficient low threshold lasers in transparent and scattering media. |
| Grantee: | Niklaus Ursus Wetter |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |