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High-power, efficient, low-noise, continuous-wave all-solid-state Ti:sapphire laser.

M Tsunekane, N Taguchi, H Inaba

|November 3, 2009

Summary

Researchers achieved a record 1.4-W continuous-wave (cw) Ti:sapphire laser output. This all-solid-state laser system demonstrates excellent low-noise performance and wide wavelength tunability.

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Area of Science:

Laser Physics and Photonics
Solid-State Lasers
Materials Science

Background:

Ti:sapphire lasers are crucial for tunable, high-power laser applications.
Previous Ti:sapphire laser systems faced limitations in output power and efficiency.
Diode-pumped solid-state lasers offer compact and efficient pumping solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To achieve a record continuous-wave (cw) output power for a Ti:sapphire ring laser.
To demonstrate efficient pumping of a Ti:sapphire laser using an intracavity-doubled Nd:YAG laser.
To characterize the wavelength tuning range, linewidth, and noise performance of the developed laser system.

Main Methods:

Utilized a diode-pumped, intracavity-doubled Nd:YAG laser as the pump source.

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Employed a Ti:sapphire ring laser cavity design.

Measured output power, wavelength tuning, linewidth, and noise characteristics.

Main Results:

Achieved a continuous-wave (cw) TEM(00) single-frequency output power of 1.4 W, the highest reported to date.
Demonstrated a 150 nm wavelength tuning range with a linewidth narrower than 5 MHz.
Observed excellent low-noise characteristics with noise levels below -130 dB/Hz.

Conclusions:

The developed all-solid-state Ti:sapphire laser system represents a significant advancement in laser technology.
The system's high output power, broad tunability, and low noise open possibilities for advanced spectroscopic and scientific applications.
The electrical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 1.1% highlights the system's practical potential.