| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1539558 | Optics Communications | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Q-switched operation of a Nd:YCOB laser is demonstrated. A Nd:YCOB crystal was end-pumped by laser diodes operating at a wavelength of 0.8 μm and with a peak power of 22 W, and Q-switching was achieved by the spinning disc technique. Pulses that were as short as 50 ns and with up to 0.5 mJ of energy were obtained. After optimization, a threshold of 0.5 mJ and a slope efficiency of 13% were achieved.
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Authors
C.J. Mercer, Y.H. Tsang, D.J. Binks, H. Zhang, J. Wang,