S. Hahn
M. Frede
J. Neumann
D. Kracht

High Power, Multi-Segmented Nd:YAG Laser, Longitudinally Pumped at 885 nm

Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and the International Quantum Electronics Conference (IQEC)
31. Mai-5. Juni
Baltimore
2009
Type: Konferenzbeitrag
Abstract
Power scaling by combining 885 nm upper laser level Nd:YAG pumping and multi-segmented laser rods is presented. An output power of 750 W (optical-to-optical efficiency of 58\%) was demonstrated using polarization coupled diode stack pumping.