Title :
Optimized multi-segmented crystal geometries for power scaling of end-pumped rod lasers
Author :
Wilhelm, Ralf ; Freiburg, Denis ; Frede, Maik ; Kracht, Dietmar
Author_Institution :
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V., Hannover
Abstract :
A method for scaling end-pumped rod lasers to high output powers by employing multi-segmented crystals is presented and the optimum lengths and absorption coefficients for the segments are given.
Keywords :
absorption coefficients; optical pumping; solid lasers; absorption coefficients; end-pumped lasers; multisegmented crystal geometries; optimized crystal geometries; power scaling; rod lasers; Crystals; Diodes; Geometrical optics; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical design; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; (140.3480) Lasers, diode-pumped; (140.3530) Lasers, neodymium; (140.3580) Lasers, solid-state;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628494
