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C L Bonner, C T Brown, D P Shepherd

    Optics Letters
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    This study presents a compact, high-power planar waveguide laser. The device achieved 6.2 W output power with a 31% conversion efficiency, demonstrating efficient diode-bar end-pumping.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Planar waveguide lasers offer potential for high-power and compact laser systems.
    • Efficient end-pumping configurations are crucial for maximizing laser output and efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a compact, high-power planar waveguide laser.
    • To demonstrate efficient end-pumping of a waveguide laser using a diode bar.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an 80-microm-thick Nd:Y(3)Al(5)O(12) core waveguide on a Y(3)Al(5)O(12) substrate using liquid-phase epitaxy.
    • End-pumping the waveguide laser with a 20-W diode bar operating near 807 nm.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a maximum output power of 6.2 W at 1.064 microm.
    • Obtained an overall optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 31%.

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  • The developed laser device has a total length of 5 cm.

    • Conclusions:

    • The compact planar waveguide laser design is effective for high-power applications.
    • Liquid-phase epitaxy is a viable method for fabricating high-performance waveguide lasers.
    • Diode-bar end-pumping provides high efficiency for compact laser systems.