High-energy operation of a Co:MgF(2) laser

We have generated output energies of 900 mJ at 2050 nm from a pulsed, room-temperature, normal-mode Co:MgF(2) laser, with average powers as high as 6.5 W. Over the range 1800 to 2450 nm we have obtained pulse energies of at least 100 mJ.

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Published in:Optics letters 1994-05, Vol.19 (9), p.628-630
Main Authors: Rines, D M, Moulton, P F, Welford, D, Rines, G A
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Language:English
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Summary:We have generated output energies of 900 mJ at 2050 nm from a pulsed, room-temperature, normal-mode Co:MgF(2) laser, with average powers as high as 6.5 W. Over the range 1800 to 2450 nm we have obtained pulse energies of at least 100 mJ.
ISSN:0146-9592