High Average Power Frequency Conversion with Large Aperture YCOB

Christopher A. Ebbers,Andy J. Bayramian,R. Campbell,R.R. Cross,Barry L. Freitas,Zhi M. Liao,Kathleen I. Schaffers,S. B. Sutton,John A. Caird,Christopher P. J. Barty,Y. Fei,Bruce H. T. Chai

High Average Power Frequency Conversion with Large Aperture YCOB

2008

Christopher A. Ebbers
Andy J. Bayramian
R. Campbell
R.R. Cross
Barry L. Freitas
Zhi M. Liao
Kathleen I. Schaffers
S. B. Sutton
John A. Caird
Christopher P. J. Barty
Y. Fei
Bruce H. T. Chai

We have demonstrated frequency doubling of a high-average-power, high-pulse-energy laser with YCOB, producing 317 W at 10 Hz. Improved stoichiometry control and post-growth anneal has led to improved optical reliability and eliminated spontaneous boule cracking.

Keywords:

Annealing (metallurgy)
Second-harmonic generation
Laser
Aperture
Electronic engineering
Boule
Optics
Materials science
power frequency
Stoichiometry
Cracking
large aperture

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