Title :
Ytterbium solid-state lasers. The first decade
Author :
Krupke, William F.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Lasers, Pleasanton, CA, USA
Abstract :
The spectroscopic and laser kinetic properties of the trivalent ytterbium ion in various solid-state media are reviewed. Contrasts between four- and quasi-three-level lasers (e.g., Nd:YAG versus Yb:YAG) are highlighted. Various architectures suitable for use in high-brightness high-power Yb:YAG lasers are examined, and achieved laser performance levels are summarized. The properties of alternative ytterbium-doped laser gain media are reviewed, and early laser results are cited.
Keywords :
laser transitions; optical pumping; reviews; solid lasers; ytterbium; YAG:Yb; YAl5O12:Yb; Yb:KGW; Yb:S-FAP; achieved laser performance levels; alternative ytterbium-doped laser gain media; diode-pumped solid-state lasers; four-level lasers; high-brightness high-power Yb:YAG lasers; laser kinetic properties; laser transitions; quasi-three-level lasers; spectroscopic properties; trivalent ytterbium ion; ytterbium solid-state lasers; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Neodymium; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits; Ytterbium;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.902180
