In:
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, IOP Publishing, Vol. 40, No. 1R ( 2001-01-01), p. 146-
Abstract:
We present a novel architecture for a quasi-four-level diode-pumped high-power microchip laser. The design uses a Yb:YAG core surrounded by an undoped YAG region of slab or disk shape, and that can be pumped from one side (unsymmetrical pumping) or from both slab sides (symmetrical pumping). Theoretical descriptions of the pumping optimization, pump-beam distribution, and output-to-input power characteristics are presented. The simulations show that from a composite Yb:YAG chip, which consists of a Yb:YAG core of 2.0-mm diameter and 13.0-at.% Yb concentration surrounded by an undoped YAG slab of 5.0-mm width and 0.8-mm thickness, a TEM 00 output beam of 100 W continuous-wave power could be obtained. The expected optical-to-optical efficiency is 39%.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-4922
,
1347-4065
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
2001
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797294-5
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2006801-3
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797295-7
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