Title :
Physics of high performance Yb:YAG thin disk lasers
Author :
Avizonis, Petras V. ; Bossert, David J. ; Curtin, Mark S. ; Killi, Alexander
Author_Institution :
Directed Energy Syst., Boeing-SVS, Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We have achieved over 25 Kw CW operation with Yb:YAG thin disks, which was achieved under very high performance conditions, where slope optical-optical efficiencies approaching 70%, strong ASE suppression, and high heat removal rates were demonstrated simultaneously. Discussion of numerous interacting parameters will be presented with supporting data.
Keywords :
laser beams; solid lasers; superradiance; ytterbium; ASE suppression; YAG:Yb; amplified spontaneous emission; heat removal rate; high performance solid thin disk laser; slope optical-optical efficiency; Absorption; Equations; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Optical design; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Oscillators; Physics; Pump lasers; 140.0140; 140.3430; 140.3480; 140.3580; 140.3615; 140.6810;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
