The influence of energy-transfer upconversion on thermal lensing in end-pumped Nd:YLF and Nd:YAG lasers

Hardman, P.J., Pollnau, M., Clarkson, W.A. and Hanna, D.C. (1998) The influence of energy-transfer upconversion on thermal lensing in end-pumped Nd:YLF and Nd:YAG lasers. Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 98)/Europe, Glasgow, United Kingdom. 13 - 18 Sep 1998.

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A large increase i n thermal lens power in Nd:YLF (factor ~6) and Nd:YAG (factor ~2), caused by upconversion, has been experimentally measured and theoretically calculated under conditions of high excitation density (typical of Q-switched lasers) when compared to CW lasing conditions.

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Published date: 1998

Venue - Dates: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO 98)/Europe, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 1998-09-13 - 1998-09-18

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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/76659

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Author: P.J. Hardman

Author: M. Pollnau

Author: W.A. Clarkson

Author: D.C. Hanna

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