DocumentCode
2922650
Title
Laser Operation with Near Quantum-Defect Slope Efficiency in Nd-Vanadate Lasers
Author
Taira, Takunori
Author_Institution
Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences, Japan taira@ims.ac.jp
fYear
2005
fDate
30-02 Aug. 2005
Firstpage
613
Lastpage
614
Abstract
We have demonstrated a near quantum defect laser operation in Nd:YVO4 and Nd:GdVO4 under the 879nm direct pumping. The obtained slope efficiency was up to 80%. Moreover, the intrinsic heat reduction is the important benefit.
Keywords
Absorption; Diodes; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Microchip lasers; Neodymium; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Thermal conductivity; Wavelength measurement;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-9242-6
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569521
Filename
1569521
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