Space Qualified Diode Pumped Slab Laser

Larry E. Long; RoseMary Ryan Benoist; Theodore W. Kononelski

doi:10.1117/12.951178

6 July 1989 Space Qualified Diode Pumped Slab Laser

Larry E. Long, RoseMary Ryan Benoist, Theodore W. Kononelski

Proceedings Volume 1040, High Power and Solid State Lasers II; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951178
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A Q-switched diode pumped Nd:YAG zig-zag slab laser has been designed, packaged, and qualified for use as a laser source in a space borne laser radar (LADAR) experiment. This paper discusses the design of the diode pumped slab head, resonator cavity, rugged optics, electronics and thermal system. Also discussed are functional and qualification test results. Testing included operation over wide temperature ranges and while vented in a vacuum, as well as endurance through severe launch vibrations. High reliability, comparable cost, and reduced size, weight, and power consumption are advantages of diode pumped lasers. In addition, low operating voltages reduce EMI. This laser demonstrated the viability of diode pumped slab lasers for tactical and space applications

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Larry E. Long, RoseMary Ryan Benoist, and Theodore W. Kononelski "Space Qualified Diode Pumped Slab Laser", Proc. SPIE 1040, High Power and Solid State Lasers II, (6 July 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951178

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