Title :
Passively Q-Switched Nd:YLF Laser in a D-rod configuration
Author :
Pati, Bhabana ; Wall, Kevin F. ; Isyanova, Yelena ; Moulton, Peter F.
Author_Institution :
Q-Peak, Inc., Bedford, MA
Abstract :
We have developed a compact, efficient, passively Q-switched, solid-state-laser, producing 7-mJ, < 10 ns pulses, and a near TEM00 beam. The cross section of the laser crystal was D-shaped and it was side pumped.
Keywords :
Gaussian distribution; Q-switching; laser cavity resonators; lithium compounds; neodymium; optical pumping; solid lasers; yttrium compounds; D-rod configuration; LiYF:Nd; conversion efficiency; near diffraction limited laser beam; passively Q-switched laser; quasiGaussian distribution; solid-state-laser; Absorption; Diodes; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Surface emitting lasers; (140.3480) Lasers, diode-pumped; (140.3580) Lasers, solid-state;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
