Characterization and optimization of a miniature 2.94&#956;m Er:YAG laser

Cha Yu; Ruei-Bin Jhang; En-Yea Pan; Hon-Fai Yau; Yuh-Ping Tong

doi:10.1117/12.780494

16 April 2008 Characterization and optimization of a miniature 2.94 μm Er:YAG laser

Cha Yu, Ruei-Bin Jhang, En-Yea Pan, Hon-Fai Yau, Yuh-Ping Tong

Proceedings Volume 6998, Solid State Lasers and Amplifiers III; 69981H (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.780494
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2008, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

The performance of a flashlamp pumped miniature 2.94 μm Er:YAG laser is optimized by using a mathematical model. The model is based on the rate equations with spectroscopic data including energy transfer processes. Using this model, we can explain the experimental phenomenon that the laser pulse slightly extends beyond the pumping pulse in some cases. A method of optimizing the reflectivity of the output coupler was also presented.

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Cha Yu, Ruei-Bin Jhang, En-Yea Pan, Hon-Fai Yau, and Yuh-Ping Tong "Characterization and optimization of a miniature 2.94 μm Er:YAG laser", Proc. SPIE 6998, Solid State Lasers and Amplifiers III, 69981H (16 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.780494

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