Title
Scaling of longitudinally diode-pumped self-frequency-doubling Nd : YCOB lasers
Abbreviated Journal Title
IEEE J. Quantum Electron.
Keywords
diode-pumped solid-state laser; nonlinear crystal; self-frequency-doubling; YTTRIUM ALUMINUM BORATE; YAG LASERS; STIMULATED-EMISSION; OPTICAL-ABSORPTION; CRYSTAL-GROWTH; INFRARED-LASER; NEODYMIUM; RADIATION; NM; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic; Optics; Physics, Applied
Abstract
We report the scaling of a new self-frequency-doubling laser, based on the crystal Nd3+:YCa4O(BO3)(3), to higher powers. The power scaling is achieved by diode pumping using a novel technology of combining the output of up to four high-brightness laser diodes. Spectroscopic, thermo-mechanical, and laser properties are investigated for use in designing high-power self-frequency-doubling lasers. Using a method of angular-multiplexing individual laser diodes for pumping, we demonstrate output powers of more than 1.9 W of fundamental (1060 nm) radiation and 245 mW at the second harmonic. Experimental investigation rendered a thermal stress resistance figure-of-merit for this material to be between 210-280 W/m.
Journal Title
Ieee Journal of Quantum Electronics
Volume
36
Issue/Number
8
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Document Type
Article
DOI Link
Language
English
First Page
991
Last Page
999
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0018-9197
Recommended Citation
"Scaling of longitudinally diode-pumped self-frequency-doubling Nd : YCOB lasers" (2000). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 2599.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/2599