Investigation of absorption pump light distribution in edged-pumped high power Yb:YAG\YAG disk laser

In this article, we present a specific shape of disk laser which is side-pumped by four non-symmetric hollow- ducts. The use of non-symmetric hollow duct based on two goals of the uniformity of the pump light distribution profile and the homogeneity of pump light profile through the disk. First of all we simulated the pump light distribution in the disk by using Monte-Carlo ray tracing method. Then, by using finite element analysis (FEA) method, we calculated the absorbed pump light distribution through the disk for 12%, 14% and 20% concentration of Yb+3 ions. Finally, the results of calculation have been presented.