Title :
Measurement of Up Conversion in Er:YAG and Influence on Laser Performance
Author :
Barnes, N.P. ; Walsh, B.M. ; Amzajerdian, F. ; Reichle, D.J. ; Busch, G.E. ; Carrion, W.A.
Author_Institution :
NASA Langley Res. Center, Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
Up conversion significantly affects Er:YAG lasers, particularly when Q-switching. Measurements performed here using low Er concentration materials are significantly different than those reported using high Er concentrations. Analytical results are compared with experimental data and used to predict laser performance.
Keywords :
Q-switching; erbium; solid lasers; Q-switching; YAG:Er; erbium concentration; laser performance; up-conversion measurement; Erbium; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Manifolds; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers; Diode pumped lasers; Er:YAG lasers; up conversion;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.2012.2226146
