In this work we describe the optimization of the pumping efficiency studied by a ray-tracing algorithm and we demonstrate that it can be as high as 98% in a simple side-pumping configuration for solid state slab lasers. Moreover, we experimentally verified the numerical results in a compact 350 W QCW laser head, equipped with 1.2 kW linear diode arrays and a ceramic Nd:YAG slab.


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    Title :

    High power solid state slab laser with optimized diode pumping design


    Contributors:
    Lapucci, A. (author) / Ciofini, M. (author) / Jafrancesco, D. (author)


    Publication date :

    2005-01-01


    Size :

    746450 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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