High-energy, high-efficiency second-harmonic generation from a Nd-doped laser with high-quality CsB 3 O 5 crystal

Frequency doubling of high-energy Nd-doped laser emission yields harmonically converted laser energy (532-nm) of 1.2-J with 60 % conversion efficiency using a high optical quality top-seeded solution growth CsB 3 O 5 crystal.