Initial testing of a ceramic Yb:YAG edge-pumped solid state disk laser

John Vetrovec; Drew A. Copeland; Amardeep S. Litt; Detao Du

doi:10.1117/12.919639

7 May 2012 Initial testing of a ceramic Yb:YAG edge-pumped solid state disk laser

John Vetrovec, Drew A. Copeland, Amardeep S. Litt, Detao Du

Proceedings Volume 8381, Laser Technology for Defense and Security VIII; 838112 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919639
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

We report on initial testing of an edge-pumped Yb:YAG disk laser having a composite ceramic construction with undoped perimetral edge. The edge is designed to channel pump light while efficiently outcoupling amplified spontaneous emission (ASE). Edge-pumping allows for reduced doping of crystals with laser ions, which translates to a lower lasing threshold in Yb:YAG material and much reduced waste heat flux. Uniform gain and stable lasing were achieved.

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John Vetrovec, Drew A. Copeland, Amardeep S. Litt, and Detao Du "Initial testing of a ceramic Yb:YAG edge-pumped solid state disk laser", Proc. SPIE 8381, Laser Technology for Defense and Security VIII, 838112 (7 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919639

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