Abstract
Passive Q-switching of diode-side-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser using LiF:F2− crystal as saturable absorber is reported. The giant-pulse (10 ns) high-quality (TEM00) operation with output power of 18.5 W is obtained at pump power of 38 W.
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