Abstract
Continuous-wave passive mode locking of a diode-pumped Nd:KGd(WO4)2 laser is demonstrated. The use of a saturable Bragg reflector as the mode-locking element permits the generation of 6.3-ps pulses, assuming a sech2 pulse shape. An output power of 1 W was obtained, which corresponds to a slope efficiency of 34.5%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1478-1480 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Optics Letters |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Keywords
- mode-locked lasers
- neodymium
- infrared lasers
- far-infrared lasers