Mode-locked and Q-switched operation of a diode laser pumped Nd:YAG laser operating at 1. 064. mu. m

Journal Article · Sun Oct 30 23:00:00 EST 1988 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.99794· OSTI ID:6772507

Maker, G T; Keen, S J; Ferguson, A I

We describe the performance of a mode-locked and Q-switched Nd:YAG laser operating at 1.064 ..mu..m, optically pumped by a 500 mW diode laser. The cw mode-locked system provides bandwidth-limited pulses of 55 ps duration, with a corresponding peak power of 3.3 W. When Q-switched the energy within the 100 ns pulse envelope is 10 ..mu..J giving a peak power in the largest pulse of 7 kW. Preliminary results for operation at 1.32 ..mu..m are also reported.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, University of Southampton, Southampton SO9 5NH, United Kingdom
• OSTI ID: 6772507
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 53:18; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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