Journal of Applied Sciences ›› 1998, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (3): 309-312.

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Operation Characteristics of LD Pumped Nd:YAG Laser with Fiber Optical Coupling

JIN ZHENHONG, LU JIANG   

  1. Institute of Fiber Optics, Shanghai University, Shanghai 201800
  • Received:1997-11-01 Online:1998-09-30 Published:1998-09-30

Abstract: The output of a laser-diode array, coupled with optical fiber, is used to an end-pumped Nd:YAG solid -state laser. The continuous output power of 32.5mW is obtained with 13.9% slope efficiency, and the threshold is 22mW.

Key words: optical fiber coupled, LD -pumped, solid state laser