Title :
Solid-state conical refraction laser
Author :
Abdolvand, Amin ; Wilcox, Keith G. ; Kalkandjiev, Todor K. ; Rafailov, Edik U.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Phys. & Math., Univ. of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Abstract :
We present ultra-efficient conical refraction Nd:KGW laser providing multi-watt output with excellent beam quality independent of resonator design and slope efficiency close to the theoretical maximum, offering the ultimate route for brightness-scaling in solid-state lasers.
Keywords :
brightness; gadolinium compounds; laser beams; laser cavity resonators; neodymium; potassium compounds; solid lasers; KGd(WO4)2:Nd; beam quality; brightness-scaling; multiwatt output; resonator design; slope efficiency; solid-state conical refraction laser; ultra-efficient laser; Chromium; Laser beams; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical refraction; Optical resonators; Optical variables control; Physical optics; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits; (140.0140) Lasers and laser optics; (140.3580) Lasers, solid state; (260.0260) Physical optics; (260.1180) Crystal optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
