Abstract
A diode-pumped Q-switched laser oscillator with a liquid-nitrogen-cooled Yb:YAG ceramics active mirror has been demonstrated. 7.5-mJ pulse energy and 30-W average power were obtained. The maximum optical and slope efficiency were 62% and 71%, respectively.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
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