| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1540405 | Optics Communications | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A compact high power diode-side-pumped Nd:GdVO4 laser has been presented, which can generate an output power of 52 W at 1.063-μm for continuous-wave (CW) operation. The absorption characteristics of the Nd:GdVO4 in different pump directions is measured, which were used to optimize the diode-side-pumped Nd:GdVO4 laser head. The laser characteristics of both CW and Q-switched Nd:GdVO4 and Nd:YAG in are compared and it was found that Nd:GdVO4 may surpass Nd:YAG for high power laser application.
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Authors
Xiaofu Zhang, Fangqin Li, Runwu Peng, Yuanfu Lu, Qianjin Cui, Yong Bo, Qinjun Peng, Dafu Cui, Zuyan Xu,