Abstract
We present an experimental study of a continuous-wave Nd:YVO4 laser diode-pumped directly in band at 880 nm. By using a compact positive confocal unstable-stable hybrid resonator, a maximal laser output of 170 W at 1064 nm is realized. The slope efficiency and optical-to-optical efficiency are 56.7% and 51.3%, respectively. The M2 factors in the unstable direction and in the stable direction they are 1.9 and 1.3, respectively.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 074206 |
Journal | Chinese Physics Letters |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 7 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2014 |