| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1496377 | Optical Materials | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper, the output performances at 1.34 μm in continuous wave operation and passive Q-switching regime of a diode-end-pumped Nd:Gd0.5Y0.5VO4 laser have been investigated. The passive Q-switching regime was achieved with Co2+:LaMgAl11O19 (Co2+:LMA) saturable absorbers crystals. A maximum average output power of 230 mW was recorded with a Co2+:LMA with initial transmission of 81%. The minimum pulse duration was 116 ns, which corresponded to a repetition rate of 360 kHz, the single pulse energy of 2.1 μJ and the pulse peak power of 5.5 W.
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Authors
B.T. Zhang, H.T. Huang, J.L. He, J.F. Yang, J.L. Xu, C.H. Zuo, S. Zhao,