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Multimode-diode-pumped gas (alkali-vapor) laser

Journal Article · · Optics Letters
OSTI ID:883621
We report the first demonstration of a multimode-diode-pumped gas laser--Rb vapor operating on the 795 nm resonance transition. Peak output of {approx}1 Watt was obtained using a volume-Bragg-grating stabilized pump diode array. The laser's output radiance exceeded the pump radiance by a factor greater than 2000. Power scaling (by pumping with larger diode arrays) is therefore possible.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
883621
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JRNL-214842
Journal Information:
Optics Letters, Journal Name: Optics Letters Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 31; ISSN 0146-9592; ISSN OPLEDP
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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