DocumentCode :
1108409
Title :
Operation of an Er:YLF laser at 1.73 µm
Author :
Barnes, Norman P. ; Allen, Roger E. ; Esterowitz, Leon ; Chicklis, Evan P. ; Knights, Mark G. ; Jenssen, Hans P.
Author_Institution :
Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
fYear :
1986
fDate :
2/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
337
Lastpage :
343
Abstract :
The performance, characterization, and optimization of an Er:YLF laser operating at 1.73 μm is described. The lifetimes of the upper and lower laser level were measured which allowed the optimum Er concentration and the ultimate performance to be predicted. In addition, the pulse-forming network and the mirror transmissivity were optimized. The laser output energy in the normal mode and the 
-switched mode as well as the -switched pulselength were measured. In a separate, more efficient, laser arrangement, an output energy of 55 mJ was obtained with an overall efficiency of 0.0024.
-switched mode as well as the -switched pulselength were measured. In a separate, more efficient, laser arrangement, an output energy of 55 mJ was obtained with an overall efficiency of 0.0024.Keywords :
Infrared lasers; Q-switched lasers; YLF lasers; Crystals; Erbium; Glass; Land surface temperature; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Neodymium; Optical materials; Pulse measurements; Solid lasers;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1986.1072950
Filename :
1072950
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