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Passively Q-switched Nd:YAG/KTA laser at 561nm

Authors :
Räikkönen, E.
Kimmelma, O.
Kaivola, M.
Buchter, S.C.
Source :
Optics Communications. Aug2008, Vol. 281 Issue 15/16, p4088-4091. 4p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Abstract: We demonstrate a compact diode-pumped passively Q-switched Nd:YAG laser operating at the wavelength of 1123nm, and its frequency-doubling into 561nm by using a KTA crystal. The laser makes use of a single emitter 2.5W laser diode, and at 561nm puts out a 12kHz pulse train of 4ns, pulses with an average power of 55mW. The high pulse energy of the 1123nm laser allows us to study the saturation of 1123 nm absorption in the :YAG Q-switch crystal. The ratio of the ground-state and excited-state absorption cross-sections is found to be . [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00304018
Volume :
281
Issue :
15/16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Optics Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32646971
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2008.04.016