Single-frequency operation of an optically pumped monolithic Nd:YAG laser at 1.3 μm

12 September 1985

journal article
Published by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in Electronics Letters

Vol. 21 (19) , 853-854
https://doi.org/10.1049/el:19850602

Abstract

The design and of a monolithic Nd:YAG laser operating at 1.3 μm is reported. The laser is pumped by a dye laser operating at 590 nm and exhibits a threshold pump power of 2.6 mW with a slope efficiency of 32%. The frequency stability is about 2 MHz and is limited by amplitude noise from the pumped laser.

Keywords

OPTICALLY PUMPED MONOLITHIC ND:YAG LASER
THRESHOLD PUMP POWER 2.6 MW
SLOPE EFFICIENCY
SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATION
FREQUENCY STABILITY 2 MHZ
DYE LASER PUMPING
AMPLITUDE NOISE
WAVELENGTH 1.3 MICRONS