NASA NTRS · 19900052024
Efficiency of Nd laser materials with laser diode pumping
Abstract
For pulsed laser-diode-pumped lasers, where efficiency is the most important issue, the choice of the Nd laser material makes a significant difference. The absorption efficiency, storage efficiency, and extraction efficiency for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Nd:GSGG, Nd:BEL, Nd:YVO4, and Nd:glass are calculated. The materials are then compared under the assumption of equal quantum efficiency and damage threshold. Nd:YLF is found to be the best candidate for the application discussed here.
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Barnes, Norman P., Cross, Patricia L., Skolaut, Milton W., Jr., Storm, Mark E.. 1990-03-01. Efficiency of Nd laser materials with laser diode pumping. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900052024
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