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Efficiency of Nd laser materials with laser diode pumpingFor pulsed laser-diode-pumped lasers, where efficiency is the most important issue, the choice of the Nd laser material makes a significant difference. The absorption efficiency, storage efficiency, and extraction efficiency for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Nd:GSGG, Nd:BEL, Nd:YVO4, and Nd:glass are calculated. The materials are then compared under the assumption of equal quantum efficiency and damage threshold. Nd:YLF is found to be the best candidate for the application discussed here.
Document ID
19900052024
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Barnes, Norman P.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Cross, Patricia L.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Skolaut, Milton W., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Storm, Mark E.
(ST Systems Corp. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
Volume: 26
ISSN: 0018-9197
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Accession Number
90A39079
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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