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Thermal lensing measurement and compensation in a continuous-wave mode-locked Nd:YLF laser

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.13.000369· OSTI ID:5180584
Thermal lensing effects in a cw-pumped Nd:YLF rod have been characterized, permitting the optimization of the laser resonator. In the mode-locking regime, a well-designed system generates an average output power similar to that of a typical Nd:YAG laser with, however, an increased stability and pulse durations that are significantly shorter.
Research Organization:
Central Research and Development Department, E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Experimental Station, Wilmington, Delaware 19898
OSTI ID:
5180584
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 13:5; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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