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4 March 2019 Optimization of high-power radiation-balanced disc lasers (Conference Presentation)
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Using vibronic transitions in rare-earth doped crystals as a case-study, we present detailed analysis for the optimum operation of radiation-balanced lasers. In particular, conditions for achieving highest output power and highest optical-to-optical efficiency in Yb:YAG and Yb:YLF thin disc RBLs are given. Finally, we extend our analysis to two-tone RBL systems involving Ho-Tm doped crystals.
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Mansoor Sheik-Bahae, Zhou Yang, and Saeid Rostami "Optimization of high-power radiation-balanced disc lasers (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 10936, Photonic Heat Engines: Science and Applications, 109360Q (4 March 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2508878
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KEYWORDS
High power lasers

Crystals

Laser crystals

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