Title :
Comparative study of the optical pumping efficiency in solid-state lasers
Author :
Laporta, Paolo ; Magni, Vittorio ; Svelto, Orazio
Author_Institution :
Polytechnic Institute of Physics, Milan, Italy
fDate :
8/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The optical pump efficiency of a solid-state laser has been calculated, in an unified manner, for the active materials ruby, Nd:YAG, Nd:glass, alexandrite, and Nd:Cr:GSGG under typical operating conditions. This unified presentation allows for a critical comparison and points toward possible future improvements.
Keywords :
Neodymium:YAG lasers; Neodymium:glass lasers; Neodymium:solid lasers; Ruby lasers; Solid lasers; Absorption; Chromium; Glass; Lamps; Laser excitation; Neodymium; Optical materials; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Solid lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1985.1072800
