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H U Leuenberger, G Herziger

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    Achieving efficient laser emission requires specific resonator designs and homogeneous pumping. An improved elliptical cylinder pump system demonstrated highly reproducible fundamental mode output with a pulsed YAG laser.

    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Physics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Optically pumped laser systems necessitate specialized resonator configurations for mode control.
    • Efficient and homogeneous pumping of the active medium is crucial for optimal laser performance.
    • Various pumping systems require investigation to identify the most effective solutions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and qualify different pump systems for optically pumped lasers.
    • To achieve efficient mode-controlled emission.
    • To enhance the reproducibility of fundamental mode output.

    Main Methods:

    • Evaluation of several pump systems for laser applications.
    • Implementation of an improved elliptical cylinder pump system.

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  • Utilizing a pulsed YAG laser system for emission generation.

    • Main Results:

    • An improved elliptical cylinder pump system was identified as a favorable configuration.
    • Highly reproducible fundamental mode emission was successfully achieved.
    • The developed system demonstrated efficiency in mode-controlled laser emission.

    Conclusions:

    • The improved elliptical cylinder pump system is effective for generating mode-controlled laser emission.
    • This configuration enables highly reproducible fundamental mode output.
    • The findings contribute to the advancement of efficient optically pumped laser systems.