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Efficiency of Nd laser materials with laser diode pumping
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Optical MaterialsEngineeringLaser ScienceLaser ApplicationsNd Laser MaterialsLaser MaterialHigh-power LasersLaser ControlLaser OpticsEqual Quantum EfficiencySemiconductor LasersOptical PropertiesMaterials SciencePhotonicsOptical PumpingLaser Processing TechnologyLaser DesignLaser MaterialsLaser ClassificationNd Laser MaterialAdvanced Laser ProcessingApplied PhysicsHigh-energy LasersStorage EfficiencyOptoelectronicsLaser Damage
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:YVO/sub 4/, 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.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
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