Abstract
We report the first demonstration of compact, single mode, multi-direction lens-less edge-pumped all-ceramic Yb:YAG microchip laser. The preliminary result of 3-direction pump and 3.6 W CW power is successfully obtained. In our design, by upgrading of 27-direction pump, up to 100W single-mode output power is expectable within 60-mm-diameter planer laser head including pump diodes.
© 2012 Optical Society of America
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