High average power stimulated Raman scattering in crystals: Comparison of KGW and diamond

• Published in: 2014 IEEE Photonics Conference pp. 404 - 405
• Main Authors: McKay, A. M., Kitzler, O., Williams, R. J., Mildren, R. P.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.12.2014
• Subjects: Crystals; diamond; Diamonds; high power; Laser beams; Laser excitation; potassium gadolinium tungstate; Power lasers; Pump lasers; solidstate lasers; Stimulated emission; Stimulated Raman scattering

The power and beam quality behavior of second-Stokes KGW and diamond external cavity Raman lasers at pump powers up to 40 W has been investigated. Severe thermally-induced effects are evident in the KGW Raman laser at high power levels whereas for diamond these are negligible. The diamond Raman lase...