Title :
Laser Operation with Near Quantum-Defect Slope Efficiency in Nd-Vanadate Lasers
Author_Institution :
Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Japan taira@ims.ac.jp
Abstract :
We have demonstrated a near quantum defect laser operation in Nd:YVO4and Nd:GdVO4under the 879nm direct pumping. The obtained slope efficiency was up to 80%. Moreover, the intrinsic heat reduction is the important benefit.
Keywords :
Absorption; Diodes; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Microchip lasers; Neodymium; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Thermal conductivity; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569521