Title :
Diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers operating at output powers of several 100 W
Author :
Golla, D. ; Knoke, S. ; Schone, W. ; Bode, M. ; Tunnermann, Andreas
Author_Institution :
Laser Zentrum Hannover eV, Germany
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Diode-pumped solid-state lasers operating at high cw power levels are attractive sources for various applications in materials processing and fundamental research. We present the design of our Nd:YAG rod laser system based on fibre coupled diode lasers.
Keywords :
laser materials processing; neodymium; optical fibre couplers; optical pumping; semiconductor lasers; solid lasers; 100 W; Nd:YAG rod laser system; Y:Nd; YAG:Nd; YAl5O12:Nd; diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers; diode-pumped solid-state lasers; fibre coupled diode lasers; fundamental research; high cw power levels; materials processing; output powers; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Frequency conversion; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Optical pumping; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Semiconductor laser arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 1996. CLEO '96., Summaries of papers presented at the Conference on
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-443-2
