We demonstrated the highly efficient continuous wave (CW) and Q-switched infrared laser from a diode- side-pumped Nd:YAG crystal. A CW output as high as 66 W at 1319 nm was achieved under the pump power of 460 W, c...We demonstrated the highly efficient continuous wave (CW) and Q-switched infrared laser from a diode- side-pumped Nd:YAG crystal. A CW output as high as 66 W at 1319 nm was achieved under the pump power of 460 W, corresponding to a coversion efficiency of 14.3%. A maximum average power of 8.9 W of TEM00 mode was obtained in Q-switched operation at the repetition rate of 8 kHz. The performance of the laser considering the thermal lens effect induced by pump power was also analyzed.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.60478009
文摘We demonstrated the highly efficient continuous wave (CW) and Q-switched infrared laser from a diode- side-pumped Nd:YAG crystal. A CW output as high as 66 W at 1319 nm was achieved under the pump power of 460 W, corresponding to a coversion efficiency of 14.3%. A maximum average power of 8.9 W of TEM00 mode was obtained in Q-switched operation at the repetition rate of 8 kHz. The performance of the laser considering the thermal lens effect induced by pump power was also analyzed.