Abstract
A compact solar light directly pumped Nd:YAG laser was presented. A 1.4×1.05 m2 Fresnel lens was used as the primary solar light concentrator. The secondary concentrator was a conical ceramic cavity with a highly diffusing reflection interior. The solar energy had a more homogenous distribution in the ceramic cavity compared with a copper cavity coated with gold which was used in previous experiments. Maximum lasing power of 14 W at 1 064 nm was obtained when the input solar power was 864 W. Measures to improve the overall efficiency were discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 123-126 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (English Edition) |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | SUPPL.1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Ceramic pumping cavity
- Nd:YAG
- Solar pumped laser