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Highly efficient Nd:YVO/sub 4/ diode-laser end-pumped laser

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98500· OSTI ID:5950767

We report on the first diode-laser (nominal 200-mW 10-stripe laser diode) end-pump lasing of Nd:YVO/sub 4/. The lowest threshold (30 mW) and highest output power (120 mW) were observed from the Nd:YVO/sub 4/ laser as compared to a similar Nd:YAG laser. Over 50% optical slope efficiency was obtained, the highest yet reported for diode pumping. This device performed at a 10% overall efficiency. Measurements over a 21-nm range show the advantages of the Nd:YVO/sub 4/ pump absorption band.

Research Organization:
Electronics Research Laboratory, The Aerospace Corporation, P. O. Box 92957, Los Angeles, California 90009
OSTI ID:
5950767
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 51:23; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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