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Diode laser--pumped solid-state lasers.

R L Byer

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |February 12, 1988
    PubMed
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    Diode laser pumping enhances solid-state lasers, offering high efficiency and compact designs. This technology promises competitive, powerful, all solid-state laser systems for diverse applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Technology

    Background:

    • Solid-state laser advancements historically follow pumping technology improvements.
    • Flash lamps were replaced by arc lamps, and now diode lasers represent the latest pumping innovation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the advantages and progress of diode laser-pumped solid-state lasers.
    • To explore their potential applications and future development.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing diode lasers as the primary pumping source for solid-state laser systems.
    • Investigating various solid-state laser ions and operational modes (Q-switched, mode-locked).

    Main Results:

    • Achieved >10% electrical-to-optical efficiency, single spatial mode, and <10 kHz linewidths.

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  • Extended frequency via harmonic generation for green/blue sources.
  • Demonstrated kilowatt peak powers and 10-picosecond pulse widths.

    • Conclusions:

    • Diode laser pumping enables efficient, compact, all solid-state lasers.
    • Future systems promise competitive pricing and high average power (>tens of watts).
    • Potential applications span radar, sensing, medical, and optical storage.