Cryogenic Yb:YAG Thin-Disk Laser

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作者
Vretenar, N. [1 ]
Carson, T. [2 ]
Lucas, T.
Newell, T. [2 ]
Latham, W. P. [2 ]
Peterson, P. [3 ]
Bostanci, H. [4 ]
Lindauer, J. J. [4 ]
Saarloos, B. A. [4 ]
Rini, D. P. [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ New Mexico, Ctr High Technol, 1313 Goddard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 USA
[2] US Air Force, Res Lab, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 USA
[3] Boeing LTS Inc, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 USA
[4] RINI Technol, Oviedo, FL 32765 USA
关键词
Laser materials; Lasers; ytterbium; solid-state; diode-pumped; Optical materials; YB-YAG LASER;
D O I
10.1117/12.903731
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
At cryogenic temperatures, Yb:YAG behaves as a 4-level laser. Its absorption and emission cross-sections increase, and its thermal conductivity improves. Yb:YAG thin disk laser performance at room and cryogenic (80 degrees K) temperatures will be presented. The Yb:YAG gain media is cooled using either a pressurized R134A refrigerant system or by a two-phase liquid nitrogen spray boiler. Interchangeable mounting caps allow the same Yb:YAG media to be switched between the two systems. This allows direct comparison of lasing, amplified spontaneous emission, and temperature performance between 20 degrees C and -200 degrees C.
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