120-W continuous-wave diode-pumped Tm:YAG laser

被引:98
作者
Lai, KS [1 ]
Phua, PB [1 ]
Wu, RF [1 ]
Lim, YL [1 ]
Lau, E [1 ]
Toh, SW [1 ]
Toh, BT [1 ]
Chng, A [1 ]
机构
[1] DSO Natl Labs, S-118230 Singapore, Singapore
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D O I
10.1364/OL.25.001591
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 [光学]; 0803 [光学工程];
摘要
We present a 120-W cw diode-pumped Tm:YAG laser. The Tm:YAG rod is side pumped by three diode arrays whose radiation is coupled through compound parabolic concentrators. The maximum optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of the 2.02-mum laser output is 25.2%, with a slope efficiency of 31.2%. (C) 2000 Optical Society of America OCIS codes: 140.3580, 140.3480.
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页码:1591 / 1593
页数:3
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