Large-field-of-view, high-gain, compact diode-pumped Nd:YAG amplifier

We present a compact diode-end-pumped Nd:YAG amplifier with a FWHM angular bandwidth of 100 degrees . Using a 1.064-microm probe beam, we measured a 2-pass gain of 23 (13.6dB) and a 4-pass gain of 420 (26.2dB). High-gain image amplification with such a laser amplifier is also demonstrated.

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Published in:Optics letters 1997-09, Vol.22 (18), p.1421-1423
Main Authors: Brignon, A, Feugnet, G, Huignard, J P, Pocholle, J P
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We present a compact diode-end-pumped Nd:YAG amplifier with a FWHM angular bandwidth of 100 degrees . Using a 1.064-microm probe beam, we measured a 2-pass gain of 23 (13.6dB) and a 4-pass gain of 420 (26.2dB). High-gain image amplification with such a laser amplifier is also demonstrated.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/OL.22.001421