Multihundred Watt Nd:YAG Continuous Laser
- 1 December 1970
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 41 (12) , 1699-1706
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1684392
Abstract
The operating characteristics and design parameters of a high powered continuously pumped Nd:YAG laser are summarized. Primary attention is given to a discussion of some of the limitations in output power and efficiency.Keywords
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