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Efficient cw optically pumped Ni:MgF(2) laser.

P F Moulton, A Mooradian, T B Reed

    Optics Letters
    |August 18, 2009
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    A novel Nickel-doped Magnesium Fluoride (Ni:MgF2) solid-state laser was developed, achieving 1.7 W output power and 37% efficiency. This research demonstrates a new tunable laser source for infrared applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Laser Physics
    • Solid-State Lasers
    • Infrared Technology

    Background:

    • Nickel-doped magnesium fluoride (Ni:MgF2) is a promising gain medium for solid-state lasers.
    • Optical pumping offers an efficient method for exciting laser materials.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the performance of a continuous-wave (cw) Ni:MgF2 solid-state laser.
    • To determine the operational range, output power, and efficiency of the developed laser system.

    Main Methods:

    • Optical pumping of a Ni:MgF2 crystal using a Nd:YAG laser.
    • Operation in the 1.63 to 1.75 micrometer wavelength range.
    • Analysis of output power, power efficiency, and relaxation oscillations under various conditions.

    Main Results:

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    • Achieved output powers up to 1.7 W.
    • Demonstrated power efficiencies reaching 37%.
    • Observed lasing at a crystal temperature of 200 K with fully damped relaxation oscillations, indicating a low distributed loss coefficient of 0.003 cm(-1).

    Conclusions:

    • The Ni:MgF2 solid-state laser is a viable source for tunable infrared emission.
    • The observed performance metrics highlight the potential of this laser system for various applications.
    • The low distributed loss suggests high-quality crystal material and efficient laser operation.