2.3-kW continuous operation cryogenic Yb:YAG laser
2008
We present our recent developments in high-power, high-efficiency cryogenic Yb:YAG laser systems. Specifically, we
will discuss our 2.3-kW master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) which has shown optical wall-plug efficiencies
above 30-% (diode-driver input to optical output). This laser system has been operated for long run times with
continuous wave and pulsed output formats. The beam quality factor, M 2 , of the MOPA has been measured to be less
than 2 and it is currently limited by the master oscillator. We are working to improve the device's beam quality and
output power. In addition, we have demonstrated an all-cryogenic Yb:YAG laser that produced 29 W of optical power.
Use of cryogenic diode laser pumps represents our next step towards achieving greater than 50% efficient high-power
laser systems.
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