CW Yb:YAG LASER FOR PORTABLE MEASURING SYSTEMS
Abstract
The theoretical and experimental results of longitudinally continuous-wave diode-pumped Yb:Y3Al5O12 (YAG) laser performance for compact field-condition measuring systems were demonstrated. Optimization of laser setup in terms of operation condition in the range of -40 ˚С – +65 ˚С without active thermal stabilization was carried out. Using Yb (10 ат.%):YAG crystal with the length of 3 mm the maximal output power more than 2 W was obtained in the whole of temperature range.
About the Authors
A. M. Ivashko
JSC «Peleng», Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
V. E. Kisel
Center for Optical Materials and Technologies, Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
A. S. Yasukevich
Center for Optical Materials and Technologies, Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
N. V. Kuleshov
Center for Optical Materials and Technologies, Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
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Ivashko A.M., Kisel V.E., Yasukevich A.S., Kuleshov N.V. CW Yb:YAG LASER FOR PORTABLE MEASURING SYSTEMS. Devices and Methods of Measurements. 2014;(2):17-23. (In Russ.)
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