Abstract
Efficient operation at 1040 nm of a diode-pumped Yb:YAl3(BO3)4 laser is reported. A range of cavity configurations has been investigated, as well as output wavelength range. The maximum output power was 654 mW and slope efficiency 71% when pumped with a 1.6 W fibre-coupled diode at 976 nm. Further improvement can be expected with an optimised cavity design. Self-frequency-doubled operation was also demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 467-470 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optics Communications |
Volume | 174 |
Issue number | 5-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2000 |