This study demonstrates a second generation version of a three-level injection seeded Er:glass laser that works as a transform limited coherent laser radar. This laser is designed to maximize the average power that can be extracted from a bulk glass host. It uses pulsed pump diode lasers and a conduction cooled, co-planar folded zig-zag slab (CPFS) gain medium in an injection seeded, long Q switched pulsed configuration. This laser can operate at 60 mJ per pulse at 10 Hz in a standing wave configuration. For eye-safe operation it should not exceed 10 mJ per pulse. The resonator used in this work is developed specifically for generating long pulse, single frequency Q-switched outputs in low gain laser media. This work describes the latest results of this prototype laser and its properties for coherent single frequency sensing. A design for a third generation of this laser are also be discussed.


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    Title :

    Eye safe solid state lasers for remote sensing and coherent laser radar


    Contributors:
    Munch, J. (author) / Heintze, M. (author) / Hamilton, M. (author) / Manning, S. (author) / Mao, Y. (author) / Mudge, D. (author) / Veitch, P. (author)


    Publication date :

    2005-01-01


    Size :

    85169 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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