Dominic, V. ; MacCormack, S. ; Waarts, R. ; Sanders, S. ; Bicknese, S. ; Dohle, R. ; Wolak, E. ; Yeh, P.S. ; Zucker, E.
Author_Institution :
SDL Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Volume :
35
Issue :
14
fYear :
1999
fDate :
7/8/1999 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1158
Lastpage :
1160
Abstract :
The authors demonstrate a Yb-doped double-clad fibre laser with a record average power output of >110 W CW in a single spatial mode beam. The conversion efficiency is ~58% with respect to the incident pump power
