Abstract
Q-switched operation of a Nd:YCOB laser is demonstrated. A Nd:YCOB crystal was end-pumped by laser diodes operating at a wavelength of 0.8 μm and with a peak power of 22 W, and Q-switching was achieved by the spinning disc technique. Pulses that were as short as 50 ns and with up to 0.5 mJ of energy were obtained. After optimization, a threshold of 0.5 mJ and a slope efficiency of 13% were achieved. © 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-100 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 282 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- Diode pumped
- Nd:YCOB
- Q-switched