Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking
We overcome several thermal issues present in Ho:YAG lasers by distributing the gain over a larger volume and achieve a diffraction-limited beam using coherent polarization locking. Increased single-pass absorption, suppression of output power saturation, and improvement in beam quality were shown u...
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| author | Tan, L. H. Chua, C. F. Phua, Poh Boon. |
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| description | We overcome several thermal issues present in Ho:YAG lasers by distributing the gain over a larger volume and achieve a diffraction-limited beam using coherent polarization locking. Increased single-pass absorption, suppression of output power saturation, and improvement in beam quality were shown using the coherent polarization locking technique as compared to a conventional Ho:YAG laser cavity with the same pump and cavity configuration. Ten watts of CW Ho:YAG laser power was generated with >96% coherent combining efficiency. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/993362020-09-26T22:18:00Z Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking Tan, L. H. Chua, C. F. Phua, Poh Boon. School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Temasek Laboratories We overcome several thermal issues present in Ho:YAG lasers by distributing the gain over a larger volume and achieve a diffraction-limited beam using coherent polarization locking. Increased single-pass absorption, suppression of output power saturation, and improvement in beam quality were shown using the coherent polarization locking technique as compared to a conventional Ho:YAG laser cavity with the same pump and cavity configuration. Ten watts of CW Ho:YAG laser power was generated with >96% coherent combining efficiency. Published version 2013-07-04T03:29:15Z 2019-12-06T20:06:12Z 2013-07-04T03:29:15Z 2019-12-06T20:06:12Z 2012 2012 Journal Article Tan, L. H., Chua, C. F., & Phua, P. B. (2012). Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking. Optics Letters, 37(22), 4621-4623. 0146-9592 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/99336 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10940 10.1364/OL.37.004621 en Optics letters © 2012 Optical Society of America. This paper was published in Optics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of Optical Society of America. The paper can be found at the following official DOI: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.37.004621]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | Tan, L. H. Chua, C. F. Phua, Poh Boon. Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title | Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title_full | Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title_fullStr | Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title_short | Preserving a diffraction-limited beam in Ho:YAG laser using coherent polarization locking |
| title_sort | preserving a diffraction limited beam in ho yag laser using coherent polarization locking |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/99336 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10940 |
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