Continuous-wave radiation of 5W at 532 nm was produced with an Nd:YVO_(4)/KTP intracavity&equency-doubled laser end-pumped by a diode-laser-array at pump power of 17.2 W,giving optical conversion efRciency of 29.1...Continuous-wave radiation of 5W at 532 nm was produced with an Nd:YVO_(4)/KTP intracavity&equency-doubled laser end-pumped by a diode-laser-array at pump power of 17.2 W,giving optical conversion efRciency of 29.1%.The output power stability was measured to be better than 1.5%in short term operation.The pump-induced thermal lensing was also measured,showing good agreement with the performance of the laser.展开更多
The stability of linear planar resonators involved in solid-state lasers is entirely decided by the thermal lens of the laser crystal.There exists a critical point between stable state and unstable state at which the ...The stability of linear planar resonators involved in solid-state lasers is entirely decided by the thermal lens of the laser crystal.There exists a critical point between stable state and unstable state at which the thermal focal length equals the distance from the center of the crystal to one end mirror.Based on this fact,a new method for measuring the thermal focal length of the laser crystal has been presented and applied to a Nd^(3+):YVO_(4) crystal at various absorbed pump power levels up to 10 W.The results have shown to be in good agreement with theoretical calculation.展开更多
The nonlinear-optical coefficients of RCOB(R=Gd,Y)crystals are measured.The spatial distribution of deff effective nonlinear-optical coefficient is determined subsequently.Our experiments show that the maximum deff oc...The nonlinear-optical coefficients of RCOB(R=Gd,Y)crystals are measured.The spatial distribution of deff effective nonlinear-optical coefficient is determined subsequently.Our experiments show that the maximum deff occurs at the second quadrant.The second-harmonic-generation efficiency reaches 48%for a 6 mm-long,(113.2°,47.4°)-cut GdCOB,and 41.5%for a 5mm-long,(113°,36.5°)-cut YCOB,respectively.The intracavity frequency doubling of GdCOB is reported for the first time.展开更多
Large sized and optical quality GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3)(GdCOB)crystal with calcium partially substituted by strontium(Sr)ions was grown for the first time.The x-ray powder diffraction shows that the Sr ion has an effect...Large sized and optical quality GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3)(GdCOB)crystal with calcium partially substituted by strontium(Sr)ions was grown for the first time.The x-ray powder diffraction shows that the Sr ion has an effect on the cell parameters of the GdCOB crystal Second-harmonic generation(SHG)experiments were performed on the Sr:GdCOB and GdCOB crystals along the spatial phase-matching direction.The results show that the cw green laser output power is 1.04 W when the laser diode pump power is 10 W in the Nd:YVO_(4)/Sr:GdCOB intracavity laser.Considering the slope efficiency of Nd:YVO_(4) and the fundamental laser in cavity,the intracavity SHG conversion efficiency of the GdCOB crystal is 21%while it is 24%for the Sr:GdCOB crystal,the SHG conversion efficiency is improved by 14%.The effect of the Sr ions on the nonlinearity of the GdCOB crystal is also discussed by using the anion group theory.展开更多
Continuous-wave laser operation is demonstrated at room temperature with a new disordered Yb:CLNGG crystal.A maximum output power of 5.05 W is generated with 7.8 W of pump power absorbed in the crystal,resulting in an...Continuous-wave laser operation is demonstrated at room temperature with a new disordered Yb:CLNGG crystal.A maximum output power of 5.05 W is generated with 7.8 W of pump power absorbed in the crystal,resulting in an optical-to-optical efficiency of 65%,whereas the slope efficiency is determined to be 92%,approaching the limit imposed by the quantum defect in the laser emission process.展开更多
The rare-earth ions(Yb^(3+),Tm^(3+))and Li^(+),Bi^(3+)ions doped GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3) crystals were grown using the Czochralski pulling method.The second-harmonic-generation conversion efficiencies of the GdCOB:Yb an...The rare-earth ions(Yb^(3+),Tm^(3+))and Li^(+),Bi^(3+)ions doped GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3) crystals were grown using the Czochralski pulling method.The second-harmonic-generation conversion efficiencies of the GdCOB:Yb and GdCOB:Tm crystals are 31.3%and 33.3%,respectively,while the undoped GdCOB crystal is 27.9%.The conversion efficiencies of Yb^(3+),Tm^(3+)doped GdCOB are improved by 12%and 19%,respectively,compared to that of the undoped one.The conversion efficiencies of Li^(+),Bi^(3+)doped GdCOB crystals are 33%and 38.3%,which are improved by 15%and 37%as compared to that of the undoped crystal.The results are discussed using the anion group theory.展开更多
The thermal lensing effect generated in an end-pumped lightly doped Nd:GdVO4 crystal was found to be considerably weaker than that in Nd:YVO4 having the same Nd3+ concentration. Consequently, the laser performance of ...The thermal lensing effect generated in an end-pumped lightly doped Nd:GdVO4 crystal was found to be considerably weaker than that in Nd:YVO4 having the same Nd3+ concentration. Consequently, the laser performance of Nd:GdVO4 at high pump powers over 20 W was found to be superior to that of Nd:YVO4. TEM00 mode cw radiation of 14.3 W at 1.06μm was achieved with an optical conversion efficiency of 55%, and average slope efficiency of 62%.展开更多
The self-frequency doubling laser performance of Nd:GdCOB crystal cut in phase-matching direction(θ=66.3°,Ф=134.4°)was compared with the crystal cut in the direction of(θ=90°,Ф=46°).Results sho...The self-frequency doubling laser performance of Nd:GdCOB crystal cut in phase-matching direction(θ=66.3°,Ф=134.4°)was compared with the crystal cut in the direction of(θ=90°,Ф=46°).Results show that the former has a higher second-harmonic conversion efficiency than the latter.Using Ti:sapphire laser as pumping source,a maximum of 11.3mW of green light has been obtained with an incident power of 520mW.This corresponds to an optical-optical conversion efficiency of 2.2%.Laser threshold for self-frequency doubling operation is measured to be 1 mW.To our knowledge,this is the lowest threshold achieved so far.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Advanced Materials Commit tee of the"863 Program"under Grant No.863-715-001-0030.
文摘Continuous-wave radiation of 5W at 532 nm was produced with an Nd:YVO_(4)/KTP intracavity&equency-doubled laser end-pumped by a diode-laser-array at pump power of 17.2 W,giving optical conversion efRciency of 29.1%.The output power stability was measured to be better than 1.5%in short term operation.The pump-induced thermal lensing was also measured,showing good agreement with the performance of the laser.
基金Supported by the 863 High Technical Program under Grant No.863-715-001-0030.
文摘The stability of linear planar resonators involved in solid-state lasers is entirely decided by the thermal lens of the laser crystal.There exists a critical point between stable state and unstable state at which the thermal focal length equals the distance from the center of the crystal to one end mirror.Based on this fact,a new method for measuring the thermal focal length of the laser crystal has been presented and applied to a Nd^(3+):YVO_(4) crystal at various absorbed pump power levels up to 10 W.The results have shown to be in good agreement with theoretical calculation.
基金Supported by the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.69890235the Key Program of Science and Technology Research of the Minis try of Education of China under Grant No.99182.
文摘The nonlinear-optical coefficients of RCOB(R=Gd,Y)crystals are measured.The spatial distribution of deff effective nonlinear-optical coefficient is determined subsequently.Our experiments show that the maximum deff occurs at the second quadrant.The second-harmonic-generation efficiency reaches 48%for a 6 mm-long,(113.2°,47.4°)-cut GdCOB,and 41.5%for a 5mm-long,(113°,36.5°)-cut YCOB,respectively.The intracavity frequency doubling of GdCOB is reported for the first time.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.69890235.
文摘Large sized and optical quality GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3)(GdCOB)crystal with calcium partially substituted by strontium(Sr)ions was grown for the first time.The x-ray powder diffraction shows that the Sr ion has an effect on the cell parameters of the GdCOB crystal Second-harmonic generation(SHG)experiments were performed on the Sr:GdCOB and GdCOB crystals along the spatial phase-matching direction.The results show that the cw green laser output power is 1.04 W when the laser diode pump power is 10 W in the Nd:YVO_(4)/Sr:GdCOB intracavity laser.Considering the slope efficiency of Nd:YVO_(4) and the fundamental laser in cavity,the intracavity SHG conversion efficiency of the GdCOB crystal is 21%while it is 24%for the Sr:GdCOB crystal,the SHG conversion efficiency is improved by 14%.The effect of the Sr ions on the nonlinearity of the GdCOB crystal is also discussed by using the anion group theory.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No 60978023.
文摘Continuous-wave laser operation is demonstrated at room temperature with a new disordered Yb:CLNGG crystal.A maximum output power of 5.05 W is generated with 7.8 W of pump power absorbed in the crystal,resulting in an optical-to-optical efficiency of 65%,whereas the slope efficiency is determined to be 92%,approaching the limit imposed by the quantum defect in the laser emission process.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.69890235the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China.
文摘The rare-earth ions(Yb^(3+),Tm^(3+))and Li^(+),Bi^(3+)ions doped GdCa_(4)O(BO_(3))_(3) crystals were grown using the Czochralski pulling method.The second-harmonic-generation conversion efficiencies of the GdCOB:Yb and GdCOB:Tm crystals are 31.3%and 33.3%,respectively,while the undoped GdCOB crystal is 27.9%.The conversion efficiencies of Yb^(3+),Tm^(3+)doped GdCOB are improved by 12%and 19%,respectively,compared to that of the undoped one.The conversion efficiencies of Li^(+),Bi^(3+)doped GdCOB crystals are 33%and 38.3%,which are improved by 15%and 37%as compared to that of the undoped crystal.The results are discussed using the anion group theory.
基金the National 863 High Technical Program under Grant No.863-715-001-0030.
文摘The thermal lensing effect generated in an end-pumped lightly doped Nd:GdVO4 crystal was found to be considerably weaker than that in Nd:YVO4 having the same Nd3+ concentration. Consequently, the laser performance of Nd:GdVO4 at high pump powers over 20 W was found to be superior to that of Nd:YVO4. TEM00 mode cw radiation of 14.3 W at 1.06μm was achieved with an optical conversion efficiency of 55%, and average slope efficiency of 62%.
文摘The self-frequency doubling laser performance of Nd:GdCOB crystal cut in phase-matching direction(θ=66.3°,Ф=134.4°)was compared with the crystal cut in the direction of(θ=90°,Ф=46°).Results show that the former has a higher second-harmonic conversion efficiency than the latter.Using Ti:sapphire laser as pumping source,a maximum of 11.3mW of green light has been obtained with an incident power of 520mW.This corresponds to an optical-optical conversion efficiency of 2.2%.Laser threshold for self-frequency doubling operation is measured to be 1 mW.To our knowledge,this is the lowest threshold achieved so far.