Highly efficient high-power quasi-continuous diode laser bars for pumping solid-state lasers based on Yb-containing active media

Highly efficient high-power quasi-continuous diode laser bars (DLBs) emitting in the region of λ=0.95 μm have been developed for pumping solid-state lasers based on Yb-containing active media. The parameters of DLBs and the results of long-term tests are presented. The proposed DLBs are implemented in a solid-state laser based on an Yb-Er glass operating in the 1.5 mm range.