M. Frede
D. Freiburg
R. Wilhelm
D. Kracht

High-Power, Direct Upper Laser Level Compared to Traditionally Nd:YAG Pumping

Advanced Solid-State Photonics (ASSP)
28.-31. Januar
Vancouver
2007
Type: Konferenzbeitrag
Abstract
A high-power, highly-efficient, multi-segmented, end-pumped Nd:YAG laser by pumping into the upper laser level is demonstrated. In comparison with traditional Nd:YAG pumping at 807 nm the advantages of upper laser level pumping are demonstrated experimentally.