Abstract

We demonstrate 1.1-W cw output power from a diode-laser array-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser based on a concept that allows for pumping low-gain solid-state lasers at reduced temperature rise. We discuss scaling to higher powers as a function of diode power and define a figure of merit for evaluating given diode lasers as pump sources for low-gain solid-state lasers.

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Tunable diode-pumped and frequency-doubled Cr:LiSAF lasers

Pierre Laperle, Kevin J. Snell, Alain Chandonnet, Pierre Galarneau, and Réal Vallée
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