Diode-laser-pumped monolithic Nd:YLF laser operating at 1. 053. mu. m

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Optics Letters; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.16.001171· OSTI ID:5167290

Auerbach, J M ^[1]; Schmitt, R L ^[2]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California (USA)
2. Combustion Research Facility, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California (USA)

We describe a monolithic diode-laser-pumped Nd:YLF minilaser that operates at 1.053 {mu}m. By aligning the {ital c} axis of the Nd:YLF crystal parallel to the laser resonator axis we are able to suppress completely lasing on the (higher-gain) 1.047-{mu}m transition of Nd:YLF. We describe the design and fabrication of the laser and report its cw and gain-switched performance. Our measurements of the laser performance agree well with calculations.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5167290
• Journal Information: Optics Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Optics Letters; (United States) Vol. 16:15; ISSN 0146-9592; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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