HIGH-POWER DIODE-LASER-PUMPED CW SOLID-STATE LASERS USING STABLE-UNSTABLE RESONATORS

Authors
MUDGE D VEITCH PJ MUNCH J OTTAWAY D HAMILTON MW
Citation
D. Mudge et al., HIGH-POWER DIODE-LASER-PUMPED CW SOLID-STATE LASERS USING STABLE-UNSTABLE RESONATORS, IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics, 3(1), 1997, pp. 19-25
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Eletrical & Electronic",Optics
Journal title
IEEE journal of selected topics in quantum electronics → ACNP
ISSN journal
1077260X
Volume
3
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
19 - 25
Database
ISI
SICI code
1077-260X(1997)3:1<19:HDCSLU>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
We present a novel design for an efficient, high-power (>100 W), conti nuous-wave (CN) Nd:YAG laser with diffraction-limited performance, It uses a side-pumped side-cooled, zigzag slab which is incorporated in a stable-unstable resonator that has a variable reflectivity output cou pler, A geometric magnification of at least 1.3 in the unstable direct ion can be achieved. Modeled performance characteristics are presented .