DocumentCode :
1108090
Title :
Design and characterization of a high average power slab YAG laser
Author :
Albrecht, Georg F. ; Eggleston, John M. ; Ewing, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livemore National Laboratory, Livemore, CA, USA
Volume :
22
Issue :
11
fYear :
1986
fDate :
11/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
2099
Lastpage :
2106
Abstract :
The detailed design and characterization of a zigzag optical path laser with a 
cm Nd:YAG slab is described. Beam distortions arising from nonuniform pumping of the slab and from various end effects are diagnosed, and the implementation of corrective measures is explained. We report on the device performance of the free running oscillator with 70 W output at 1.06 μm and the amplifier with parasitic suppression in which a small signal amplification of 45X was achieved.
cm Nd:YAG slab is described. Beam distortions arising from nonuniform pumping of the slab and from various end effects are diagnosed, and the implementation of corrective measures is explained. We report on the device performance of the free running oscillator with 70 W output at 1.06 μm and the amplifier with parasitic suppression in which a small signal amplification of 45X was achieved.Keywords :
Bibliographies; Laser amplifiers; Distortion measurement; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser noise; Optical design; Optical distortion; Optical pumping; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Slabs;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1986.1072922
Filename :
1072922
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