Title :
A single frequency Nd:YAG ring laser pumped by laser diodes
Author :
Scheps, Richard ; Myers, Joseph
Author_Institution :
US Naval Ocean Syst. Center, San Diego, CA, USA
fDate :
3/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The design and operation of a diode-pumped Nd:YAG ring laser is described. The laser is shown to be a highly versatile device, capable of efficient generation of both the fundamental and second harmonic frequencies, CW and Q-switched. Single-frequency outputs in excess of 540 mW at 1.06 μm and 18.9 mW at 532 nm output were obtained, whereas multi-longitudinal mode Q-switched operation produced 22.4 μJ per pulse at 5 kHz in the fundamental and 7.3 μJ power pulse at 532 nm
Keywords :
Q-switching; neodymium; optical harmonic generation; optical pumping; ring lasers; solid lasers; 1.06 micron; 18.9 mW; 22.4 muJ; 5 kHz; 532 nm; 540 mW; 7.3 muJ; CW; Q-switched; YAG:Nd; YAl5O12:Nd; continuous wave lasing; diode-pumped; fundamental frequency; laser diodes; laser frequency generation; multi-longitudinal mode Q-switched operation; second harmonic frequencies; single frequency Nd:YAG ring laser; Diode lasers; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Laser noise; Mirrors; Neodymium; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; Ring lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
