Laser diode array pumped continuous wave rubidium vapor laser

被引：49
作者：
Zhdanov, B. V. [1 ]
Stooke, A. [1 ]
Boyadjian, G. [1 ]
Voci, A. [1 ]
Knize, R. J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] USAF Acad, Dept Phys, Laser & Opt Res Ctr, Colorado Springs, CO 80840 USA
来源：
OPTICS EXPRESS | 2008年 / 16卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1364/OE.16.000748
中图分类号：
O43 [光学];
学科分类号：
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要：
We have demonstrated continuous wave operation of a laser diode array pumped Rb laser with an output power of 8 Watts. A slope efficiency of 60% and a total optical efficiency of 45% were obtained with a pump power of 18 Watts. This laser can be scaled to higher powers by using multiple laser diode arrays or stacks of arrays. (c) 2008 Optical Society of America.
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页数：4
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