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Design and performance of a high-repetition-rate single-frequency Yb:YAG microlaser.

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OSTI ID:942191

We describe the design and performance of a high-repetition-rate single-frequency passively Q-switched Yb:YAG microlaser operating near 1030 nm. By using short cavity length, an intracavity Brewster polarizer, and an etalon output coupler, we are able to produce {approx}1-ns-long single-frequency pulses at repetition rates up to 19 kHz without shot-to-shot mode hopping. The laser's output spatial mode is TEM{sub 00} and its pulse energy varies between 31 {micro}J and 47 {micro}J depending on repetition rate. Its peak optical-to-optical efficiency is 22%.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
942191
Report Number(s):
SAND2008-0168C
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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