Power scaling Cr/sup 2+/ lasers to the multi-watt regime

作者: J. McKay , K.L. Schepler

DOI: 10.1109/LEOS.2001.969313

关键词: PhysicsLaser pumpingLaserInjection seederThin diskOptical pumpingDiode-pumped solid-state laserOptoelectronicsOpticsTunable laserLaser power scaling

摘要: This paper reviews the state of art in Cr/sup 2+/ lasers and investigates advanced resonator designs for use with available materials pump to increase output power laser beyond 2-watt level. It is found that thin disk design most attractive option demonstration a 5-10 watt laser. The additional pumping optics required geometry are more than offset by mitigation thermal lensing efficient operation at powers unobtainable end-pumped rod designs.

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