High-Power and Q-Switched Cr:ZnSe Lasers

Abstract

We have demonstrated output power of 12.5 W at a wavelength of ~2.5 µm from a Cr: ZnSe laser pumped by a 30 W, Q-switched, Tm:YAlO3 laser. We have also obtained the first Q-switched pulses from a Cr: ZnSe laser.