A single frequency Nd:YAG ring laser pumped by laser diodes

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/3.52115· OSTI ID:7051688

Scheps, R; Myers, J ^[1]

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1. Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, CA (USA)

The design and operation of a diode pumped Nd:YAG ring laser is described. This laser is shown to be a highly versatile device, capable of efficient generation of both the fundamental and second harmonic frequencies, CW, and {ital Q} switched. Single frequency output in excess of 540 mW at 1.06 {mu}m and 18.9 mW at 532 nm output were obtained, while multilongitudinal mode {ital Q}-switched operation produced 22.4 {mu}J per pulse at 5 kHz in the fundamental and 7.3 {mu}J per pulse at 532 nm.

• OSTI ID: 7051688
• Journal Information: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA) Vol. 26:3; ISSN 0018-9197; ISSN IEJQA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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NEODYMIUM LASERS
OPERATION
Q-SWITCHING
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
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