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946 nm Nd:YAG laser with cavity dumping
Optics Letters
|July 14, 2018
Summary
A novel end-pumped Neodymium-doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser at 946 nm was developed. Cavity-dumping mode enabled achieving a 1.6 ns pulse duration and 2.5 mJ pulse energy.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Laser Physics
Background:
- Nd:YAG lasers are crucial for various scientific and industrial applications.
- Short pulse durations and high pulse energies are desirable for advanced laser technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an end-pumped Nd:YAG laser operating at 946 nm.
- To achieve specific pulse parameters including short pulse duration and high output energy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an end-pumped configuration for the Nd:YAG laser system.
- Implemented a cavity-dumping mode to control pulse characteristics.
- Optimized laser parameters for 946 nm operation.
Main Results:
- Successfully generated a 946 nm Nd:YAG laser output.
- Achieved a pulse duration of 1.6 nanoseconds (ns).
- Obtained an output energy of 2.5 millijoules (mJ) at a 50 Hz repetition rate.
Conclusions:
- The cavity-dumping mode is effective for achieving short pulse durations and high energies in Nd:YAG lasers.
- The developed laser system offers a valuable tool for applications requiring specific pulse characteristics at 946 nm.
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