Pumping of Nd:YAG with electrodeless arc lamps
Journal Article
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· IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States)
Optical pumping of Nd:YAG by electrodeless arc lamps is described. The lamps are annular, filled with 1 to 5-atm pressure of krypton and excited with 27-MHz electrical energy which is coupled to the lamp with approximately 80 percent efficiency. Optical energy is coupled from the lamp to the rod by a diffuse reflecting scheme. Overall efficiency and power output of the device are comparable to the dc-arc-lamp pumped case, while reliability and lifetime are greatly improved. The results of a successful 1000-h life test on a 25-W laser are described.
- Research Organization:
- Perkin-Elmer Corp., Norwalk, CT
- OSTI ID:
- 7363361
- Journal Information:
- IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States) Vol. QE-12:1; ISSN IEJQA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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