Gain anisotropy in a diode-pumped Nd:YAG zigzag slab

Chandler J. Kennedy; Theodore S. McMinn

doi:10.1117/12.269985

31 March 1997 Gain anisotropy in a diode-pumped Nd:YAG zigzag slab

Chandler J. Kennedy, Theodore S. McMinn

Proceedings Volume 2986, Solid State Lasers VI; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269985
Event: Photonics West '97, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A difference was observed in gain coefficient between 'p' and 's' polarized light in a zigzag Nd:YAG slab pumped by a polarized laser diode array, indicating site selective excitation. The type of dipole involved in emission at 1064 nm seems to be predominantly (sigma) , although the ideal site symmetry is too low and no dipole axis is forbidden. These observations are consistent with others that show polarized site selection effects in Nd:YAG.

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Chandler J. Kennedy and Theodore S. McMinn "Gain anisotropy in a diode-pumped Nd:YAG zigzag slab", Proc. SPIE 2986, Solid State Lasers VI, (31 March 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.269985

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