Title :
Single-mode, high repetition rate, compact Ho:YLF laser for space-borne lidar applications
Author :
Yingxin Bai ; Yu Jirong ; Teh-Hwa Wong ; Songsheng Chen ; Petros, Mulugeta ; Menzies, Robert ; Singh, Upendra
Author_Institution :
Sci. Syst. & Applic. Inc., Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
A single transverse/longitudinal mode, compact Q-switched Ho:YLF laser has been designed and demonstrated for space-borne lidar applications. The pulse energy is between 34-40 mJ for 100-200 Hz operation. The corresponding peak power is >1 MW.
Keywords :
Q-switching; laser modes; lithium compounds; optical radar; solid lasers; spaceborne radar; yttrium compounds; YLF:Ho; compact Q-switched Ho:YLF laser; energy 34 mJ to 40 mJ; frequency 100 Hz to 200 Hz; high epetition rate laser; longitudinal mode laser; single mode laser; single transverse laser; space borne lidar; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Laser radar; Oscillators; Power lasers; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
