High efficiency, diode pumped Nd:YAG ceramics slab laser with 230 W continuous-wave output power
Anno: 2012
Autori: Lapucci A., Ciofini M., Vannoni M., Sordini A.
Affiliazione autori: CNR – National Research Council , Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo Enrico Fermi 6, I-50125 Firenze, Italy
Abstract: Diode pumped zig-zag slab lasers are widely adopted for continuous-wave high power or pulsed high energy applications. Recently [J. Eur. Opt. Soc.-Rapid 6, 11041 (2011)] we started to investigate a new thin slab format in which pumping radiation input is obtained through the thin lateral faces (edge pumping) and the beam propagation takes place bouncing on these same lateral faces (\”edge zig-zag\”). We report on the optimized operation of a ceramic Nd:YAG laser, based on this geometry, extracting 230 W at a 43% output power to diode power conversion efficiency. Thorough investigation of the thermal lens effect allows us to analyze the optical cavity and thus to define the main aspects limiting the present laser configuration. (C) 2012 Optical Society of America
Giornale/Rivista: APPLIED OPTICS
Volume: 51 (18) Da Pagina: 4224 A: 4231
Parole chiavi: Ceramic materials; Continuous wave lasers; Diodes; High energy lasers; Lenses; Neodymium lasers; Optical pumping; Pulsed lasers; Slab mills, Continuous wave output power; Diode pumped Nd: YAG; Energy applications; Laser configuration; Optimized operations; Power conversion efficiencies; Thermal lens effects; Zig-zag slab lasers, Pumping (laser)DOI: 10.1364/AO.51.004224Citazioni: 13dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2024-03-24Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui