Abstract

We demonstrated an efficient diode-pumped picosecond self-Raman $\mathrm{Nd}\text{:}{\mathrm{GdVO}}_4$ laser with the simultaneous processes of stimulated Raman scattering and self-mode-locking in the same crystal. The design of self-mode-locked was theoretically analyzed, and a compact and feasible dual-concave cavity was adopted. The maximum output power of the first-Stokes Raman laser was 736 mW with the repetition rate of 1.51 GHz. In addition, the second-harmonic generation of a yellow laser at 586.5 nm is accomplished with an external ${\mathrm{LiB}}_3{\mathrm{O}}_5$ crystal.

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