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Impact of energy-transfer-upconversion on the performance of hybrid Er:YAG lasers

Impact of energy-transfer-upconversion on the performance of hybrid Er:YAG lasers
Impact of energy-transfer-upconversion on the performance of hybrid Er:YAG lasers
Using a hybrid fiber-bulk laser scheme based on Er:YAG, we have achieved ~60 W and ~30 W of continuous-wave output at 1645nm and 1617nm respectively, and Q-switched pulse energies up to ~30 mJ (limited by coating damage). Investigation of various factors influencing laser performance has revealed that energy-transfer-upconversion can have a very detrimental impact on efficiency, even in continuous-wave mode of operation. In this paper we report on the results of this study, discuss various measures for reducing energy-transfer-upconversion and its effect on laser performance, and consider the prospects for further increase in output power and pulse energy.
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Kim, J.W.
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Sahu, J.K.
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Kim, J.W., Sahu, J.K. and Clarkson, W.A. (2008) Impact of energy-transfer-upconversion on the performance of hybrid Er:YAG lasers. SPIE 6871 : Photonics West, San Jose, USA. 19 - 24 Jan 2008. pp. 1-8 . (doi:10.1117/12.761301).

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Using a hybrid fiber-bulk laser scheme based on Er:YAG, we have achieved ~60 W and ~30 W of continuous-wave output at 1645nm and 1617nm respectively, and Q-switched pulse energies up to ~30 mJ (limited by coating damage). Investigation of various factors influencing laser performance has revealed that energy-transfer-upconversion can have a very detrimental impact on efficiency, even in continuous-wave mode of operation. In this paper we report on the results of this study, discuss various measures for reducing energy-transfer-upconversion and its effect on laser performance, and consider the prospects for further increase in output power and pulse energy.

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e-pub ahead of print date: February 2008
Venue - Dates: SPIE 6871 : Photonics West, San Jose, USA, 2008-01-19 - 2008-01-24
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Local EPrints ID: 50691
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/50691
DOI: doi:10.1117/12.761301
ISBN: 9780819470461
PURE UUID: 6f9cf03e-ee87-40e0-bde8-2b4358d7d484
ORCID for J.K. Sahu: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-3560-6152

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Date deposited: 19 Mar 2008
Last modified: 16 Mar 2024 03:20

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Author: J.W. Kim
Author: J.K. Sahu ORCID iD
Author: W.A. Clarkson

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