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Integrated diamond sapphire laser.

Richard Fork, Wesley Walker, Rustin Laycock

    Optics Express
    |May 28, 2009
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    This study explores a novel laser gain element combining diamond and Ti:sapphire for efficient thermal management and optical amplification. Optimized designs could enable megawatt-level laser output for space-based solar power.

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    Area of Science:

    • Laser physics
    • Materials science
    • Thermal management

    Background:

    • High-power lasers require efficient thermal management.
    • Integrating diamond with solid-state laser materials offers potential for improved performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine a model laser gain element integrating diamond and a solid-state laser material (e.g., Ti:sapphire).
    • To identify design parameters for achieving high average output power and high-quality optical fields.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing analytic expressions and computational simulations.
    • Analyzing heat transfer coefficients at material interfaces.

    Main Results:

    • Low interface temperatures and specific radial heat transfer dependencies are crucial for high power and optical quality.
    • The model indicates potential for megawatt-level output from a lowest-order mode laser oscillator.

    Conclusions:

    • The integrated diamond-laser material gain element shows promise for advanced laser applications.
    • Design strategies are proposed for proof-of-principle demonstrations with current technology, aiming for future space-based solar power.

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