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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Highly efficient, dynamically stable Nd: YAG single-rod resonators with 60% TEM00 extraction efficiency and high misalignment stability

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Author(s):
Pinto, R. S. [1] ; Wetter, N. U. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Inst Pesquisas Energet & Nucl, BR-05508000 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Laser Physics; v. 24, n. 8 AUG 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

We systematically investigate positive and negative slope resonators with joint stability zones and show the advantages and drawbacks of the different designs. As a result we achieve more than 60% fundamental mode extraction efficiency in Nd : YAG with regard to multimode output, without using any compensation for thermally induced bifocusing or birefringence. For fully polarized output, we obtain more than 53% extraction efficiency in fundamental mode. To our knowledge, these efficiencies are the highest so far reported for single-rod and double-rod diode pumped solid-state laser. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 12/11437-8 - Development of compact and efficient diode-pumped, solid-state lasers for use in portable LIDAR and satellites
Grantee:Niklaus Ursus Wetter
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants