A Ceramic Based Yb3+: YAG Laser

作者:Pirri A*; Alderighi D; Toci G; Vannini M
来源:Laser Physics, 2010, 20(5): 931-935.
DOI:10.1134/S1054660X10090240

摘要

We report the performance of a laser based on a 9.8% doped ceramic Yb3+: YAG operating in quasi-Continuous Wave (QCW) and in Continuous Wave (CW) at room temperature. The maximum output power of 9 W with a slope efficiency of 73% at 1030 nm was achieved in QCW. We investigated the problems originated from thermo-mechanical properties of the ceramic and we studied their effects on the laser performance finding that either the slope efficiency or the laser threshold are thermal-losses independent. Finally, we report a characterization of a low losses tunable cavity for several laser wavelengths. DOI: 10.1134/S1054660X10090240

  • 出版日期2010-5