1.1-W cw Cr:LiSAF laser pumped by a 1-cm diode array

We demonstrate 1.1-W cw output power from a diode-laser array-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser based on a concept that allows for pumping low-gain solid-state lasers at reduced temperature rise. We discuss scaling to higher powers as a function of diode power and define a figure of merit for evaluating given d...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 22; no. 2; p. 99
Main Authors Kopf, D, Keller, U, Emanuel, M A, Beach, R J, Skidmore, J A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.01.1997
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Summary:We demonstrate 1.1-W cw output power from a diode-laser array-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser based on a concept that allows for pumping low-gain solid-state lasers at reduced temperature rise. We discuss scaling to higher powers as a function of diode power and define a figure of merit for evaluating given diode lasers as pump sources for low-gain solid-state lasers.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/ol.22.000099