Cryogenically cooled solid-state lasers: Recent developments and future prospects

The properties of solid-state laser materials at cryogenic temperature are attractive for high-power operation and efficiency. In recent experiments, the power scalability and high efficiency have been demonstrated in simple laser architectures.

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Main Authors: Fan, T.Y., Ripin, D.J., Hybl, J.D., Gopinath, J.T., Goyal, A.K., Rand, D.A., Augst, S.J., Ochoa, J.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cryogenics
Optical pulses
Optimized production technology
Power lasers
Pulse amplifiers
Ring lasers
Solid lasers
Temperature
Thermal conductivity
Thermal expansion
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Summary:The properties of solid-state laser materials at cryogenic temperature are attractive for high-power operation and efficiency. In recent experiments, the power scalability and high efficiency have been demonstrated in simple laser architectures.
DOI:10.1109/CLEOE-EQEC.2009.5192753