647W灯泵浦大功率连续Nd:YAG激光器

 报道了一台灯泵浦大功率连续Nd:YAG激光器。对影响大功率固体激光器模块输出功率和光束质量的主要因素进行了理论分析，并提出提高激光器效率的措施：对聚光腔的形状、结构和材料以及冷却方式，泵浦灯的参数和材料，激光晶体的参数和镀膜进行优化设计，采用径向固定的谐振腔镜。该灯泵浦YAG晶体棒总体电光转换效率为4%，光束质量为22mm·mrad，输出功率647W。     

Three-Rod Resonator for Krypton Lamp Pumped 1.8 kW Continuous-Wave Nd：YAG Laser

A three-rod series resonator cw Nd:YAG laser suitable for the industrial applications is presented. The symmetrical resonator laser has been developed and is rated at 1820-W output power with beam parameter product 24 mm.mrad. By utilizing the symmetrical resonator design, the characteristic of beam with multi-rod is not obviously decreased compared with that of a single one. The system total electro-optics efficiency of lamp pumped YAG crystal is as high as 4.0%. The main factors, which affect output power and beam quality of high power solid-state laser module, are theoretically analysed.     

Two-pass amplification of CW laser by Nd/Cr:YAG ceramic Active mirror under lamp light pumping

The concept of an Active mirror with transparent Nd/Cr:YAG ceramics is proposed. A new ceramic material pumped by an arc-metal-halide lamp has been experimentally implemented. CW-laser light generated in a 1064 nm Nd:YAG micro-tip oscillator was amplified by an Active mirror made of Nd/Cr:YAG ceramic and pumped by CW arc-lamp light. The saturation power density of the Nd/Cr:YAG ceramic was lower than that of Nd:YAG because the stimulated-cross-section and lifetime were effectively enhanced by the sensitization of Cr ions. The maximum output laser power while keeping spatial beam quality was up to 3 W with an input lamp power of 9 W; the resulting optical-optical conversion efficiency of 33% was close to the theoretical prediction of nearly 50%.     

Characterization of laser processing of single‐crystal natural diamonds using micro‐Raman spectroscopic investigations

The application of lasers for processing diamond has revolutionized the diamond industry and its applications in microelectronics, microelectromechanical system (MEMS) and microoptoelectromechanical system (MOEMS) technologies. The process quality can be evaluated using spectroscopic techniques. In the present investigation, four different types of Q‐switched solid‐state lasers (with different beam parameters), namely, a lamp‐pumped Nd:YAG laser operating at 1064 nm, a lamp‐pumped Nd:YAG laser operating at second harmonically generated 532 nm, a diode‐pumped Nd:YVO₄ laser operating at 1064 nm and a diode‐pumped Nd:YAG laser operating at 1064 nm, have been employed for the processing of a single‐crystal, gem‐quality, natural diamond. The main objective behind the selection of these lasers with different beam parameters was to study the effect of wavelength, pulse width, pulse energy, peak power and beam quality factor (M² factor) on various aspects of processing (such as microcracking, material loss and cut surface quality) and their relative merits and demerits. The overall weight loss of the diamond and formation of microcracks during processing have been studied for the above four cases. The characteristics of the graphite formed during processing, elemental analysis, surface morphology of the cut surface and process dynamics have been studied using micro‐Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). We observed that laser cutting of single‐crystal diamonds used for industrial applications can be accomplished without microcracking or surface distortion using Q‐switched Nd:YAG lasers. This allows direct processing without extensive postgrinding and polishing stages. Very efficient diamond processing is possible using diode‐pumped lasers, which results in the lowest possible breakage rate, good accuracy, good surface finish and low weight loss. From the micro‐Raman and SEM studies, it is concluded that the surface quality obtained is superior when diode‐pumped Nd:YVO₄ laser is used, owing to its extremely high peak power. The maximum graphite content is observed while processing with lamp‐pumped Nd:YAG laser at 532 nm. An overall comparison of all the laser sources leads to the conclusion that diode‐pumped Nd:YAG laser is a superior option for the efficient processing of natural diamond crystals. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

1064 nm Nd:YAG laser intracavity pumped at 946 nm

We present for the first time a Nd:YAG laser emitting at 1064 nm intracavity pumped by a 946 nm diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser. A 885 nm laser diode is used to pump the first Nd:YAG crystal emitting at 946 nm, and the second Nd:YAG laser emitting at 1064 nm intracavity pumped at 946 nm. We achieved an output power of 7.97 W at 1064 nm for an absorbed pump power at 946 nm of 9.55 W, corresponding to an optical efficiency of 83.4%. The beam quality M² quality factor is about 1.1 at the maximum output power.     

四棒串接连续灯泵浦Nd:YAG大功率激光器

 报道了一种符合工业应用的四棒谐振腔连续Nd:YAG激光器。实验中采用对称放置方式四棒串接谐振腔得到2 105 W的平均功率输出，光束参数积24 mm·mrad，系统总光电转换效率达到3.5%。还对影响激光器工作的因素进行了理论分析。     

大功率Nd∶YAG固体激光器

介绍了一台单级输出灯泵浦大功率脉冲Nd∶YAG激光器。该激光器脉宽0.1-10ms可调,频率1-1000hz可调,总注入电功率12kw。试验得到激光器参数脉冲宽度和频率协调改变,可使激光器在整个脉宽范围内都能稳定500w输出;最大单脉冲能量56J;总体电光效率4.2%;光束质量为25mm.mrad;功率稳定性±2%。     

腔内双棒串接的基模动态稳定腔研究

为了获得大功率高亮度的激光光源,设计并实现了一种使用双棒串接的基模动态稳定谐振腔.通过补偿热致双折射效应以及合理地设计腔内参数,在使用闪光灯抽运的条件下获得了61W的基模连续输出.使用等效热透镜的方法分析了谐振腔参数对激光器性能的影响,解释了输出镜和全反镜的距离对激光器性能所起的不同作用. 关键词： 动态稳定腔 双棒 谐振腔模式     

Single rod efficient Nd:YAG and Nd:YALO lasers with average output powers of 46 and 47 W in diffraction limited beams with M<1.2 and 100 W with M<3.7

Using a new resonator concept guaranteeing fundamental mode operation, flashlamp pumped Nd lasers with average output powers of 46 and 47 W for the two materials were realized with beam qualities better than 1.2*DL. Due to the absence of thermally induced birefringence the efficiency of the Nd:YALO laser was up to 1.85% and thus 1.5 times higher than that of the realized Nd:YAG laser. The Nd:YALO laser output is linear polarized. Average output power of 100 W could be extracted from a Nd:YAG single rod oscillator with a beam quality of better than 3.7×DL.     

INVESTIGATION ON 16 W ULTRAHIGH FREQUENCY CW MODE-LOCKED Nd: YAG LASER

The cavity configurations designing and the experimental results of a 200MHz CW actively mode-locked Nd:YAG laser are reported. Arid 26W CW output and 16W CW mode-locked output power were obtained at a single lamp pumped power of 3.5kW, with pulse duration 100 ps.     

灯泵浦激光器输出激光稳定性实验研究

分析了灯泵浦激光器的特点以及影响其输出激光稳定性的原因,提出了在激光器谐振腔内加一个“Q开关”的方法来控制输出激光的稳定性,以氙灯泵浦的被动锁模Nd:YAG激光器为例进行了实验研究,证实了此方案是可行的.     

二极管面阵侧泵浦Nd:YAG双板条激光器

 叙述了二极管面阵侧泵浦双板条耦合单横模 Q 开关激光器的研制。泵浦源为二极管面阵激光器,使用梯形波导板耦合系统,耦合效率达90%,谐振腔为凸凹腔,全反射镜的曲率半径为 3.0m的凹面镜,输出镜为曲率半径3.0m的可变反射率超高斯镜。激光器在 100Hz 重复频率下,输出单脉冲能量18.23mJ,脉宽为15.25ns,光束质量M²<1.5具有平顶分布的超高斯光束。     

A highly efficient 5 kW peak power Nd:YAG laser with time-shared fiber optic beam delivery

Here, we report on the development of an efficient, high peak power lamp pumped Nd:YAG laser with time-shared fiber optic beam delivery. A maximum average output power of 270 W with 100 J maximum pulse energy and 5 kW peak power has been achieved with an electrical to laser conversion efficiency of 5.4%, which is on higher side for typical lamp pumped solid-state lasers. We have improved efficiency by spectral conversion and water flow optimization in the pump cavity, with a resulting beam quality comparable to commercial systems of similar power level. The resonator has been designed for stable operation from single-shot to 200 Hz repetition rate. A study of pulse-to-pulse laser energy stability for different resonator configurations has also been performed. The resonator was designed to achieve a good beam quality for the whole range of operation with a maximum beam parameter product of 15 mm mrad (M²45). A simple mechanism for time-shared fiber optic port selection has also been devised. Material processing applications such as cutting of stainless steel sheets up to 14 mm thickness and welding of metals such as carbon steel with weld depths up to 2 mm using the developed laser system has also been reported.     

LD端面泵浦Cr~4∶YAG被动调Q激光器输出特性研究

对激光二极管端面泵浦Cr4+∶YAG被动调Q Nd∶YAG激光器输出特性进行了实验研究.实验研究发现,激光器输出功率及脉冲重复频率随谐振腔长度增大而增大.为解释这一实验现象,测量了泵浦光斑在激光晶体内尺寸,同时计算了激光晶体及Cr4+∶YAG晶体内的基模激光光斑半径随谐振腔长度变化.分析结果表明:激光晶体内泵浦光斑尺寸远小于激光晶体内基模光斑半径,腔模间交叠效率较低;当腔长增加时,激光晶体内的基模激光光斑减小,腔模间交叠效率增加,从而导致输出功率及脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加;另外,Cr4+∶YAG晶体内光斑半径也随谐振腔长度减小,引起Cr4+∶YAG晶体漂白时间缩短,导致脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加.     

A pulsed laser system with large spectral coverage extended by non-linear frequency conversion

We report on an injection-seeded Ti:sapphire laser pumped by the second harmonic of a Nd:YAG laser. Due to an excellent spatial beam profile and narrow linewidth near the Fourier transform limit we are able to achieve high conversion efficiencies and stable output power in harmonic generation as well as in sum and difference frequency mixing with the pump pulse. The laser system can potentially cover a spectral range from 190 to over 6000 nm.     

551 nm Generation by sum-frequency mixing of intracavity pumped Nd:YAG laser

We present for the first time a Nd:YAG laser emitting at 1319 nm intracavity pumped by a 946 nm diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser. A 809 nm laser diode is used to pump the first Nd:YAG crystal emitting at 946 nm, and the second Nd:YAG laser emitting at 1319 nm intracavity pumped at 946 nm. Intracavity sumfrequency mixing at 946 and 1319 nm was then realized in a LBO crystal to reach the yellow range. We obtained a continuous-wave output power of 158 mW at 551 nm with a pump laser diode emitting 18.7 W at 809 nm.     

LD端面泵浦Cr4:YAG被动调Q激光器输出特性研究

对激光二极管端面泵浦Cr⁴⁺:YAG被动调QNd:YAG激光器输出特性进行了实验研究.实验研究发现,激光器输出功率及脉冲重复频率随谐振腔长度增大而增大.为解释这一实验现象,测量了泵浦光斑在激光晶体内尺寸,同时计算了激光晶体及Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体内的基模激光光斑半径随谐振腔长度变化.分析结果表明:激光晶体内泵浦光斑尺寸远小于激光晶体内基模光斑半径,腔模间交叠效率较低;当腔长增加时,激光晶体内的基模激光光斑减小,腔模间交叠效率增加,从而导致输出功率及脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加;另外,Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体内光斑半径也随谐振腔长度减小,引起Cr⁴⁺:YAG晶体漂白时间缩短,导致脉冲重复频率随腔长增加而增加.     

High power all-solid-state quasi-continuous-wave tunable Ti: sapphire laser system

This paper reports a high power, all-solid-state, quasi-continuous-wave tunable Ti:sapphire laser system pumped by laser diode (LD) pumped frequency-doubled Nd:YAG laser. The maximum tuned output power of 4.2 W (797 nm) and tuned average power of 3.7 W were achieved when fixing the Ti:sapphire broadband output power at 5.0 W and applying 750-850 nm broadband coated mirror.     

All-solid-state continuous-wave frequency doubling Nd:YAG/LBO laser with 8.2 W output power at 660 nm

An efficient and compact red laser at 660 nm is generated by intracavity frequency doubling of continuous wave (CW) laser operation of a diode pumped Nd:YAG laser at 1319 nm under the condition of suppression the higher gain transition near 1064 and 1319 nm under the condition of suppression the higher gain transition near 1064 and 1338 nm. With 40 W diode pump power and a frequency doubling crystal LBO, as high as 8.6 W of CW output power at 660 nm is achieved, corresponding to an optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 21.5% and the output power stability in 8 h is better than 2.73%. To the best of our knowledge, this it the highest conversion efficiency of watt-level laser at 660 nm generated by intracavity frequency doubling of a diode end pumped Nd:YAG laser at 1319 nm.     

连续Nd:YAG激光高重复率电光调Q研究

研究了连续Ｎｄ：ＹＡＧ激光器中由于热效应使ＹＡＧ棒产生的双折射引起传输的线偏振光退偏为椭圆偏振光的退偏现象所产生的输出不稳定和多模的原因。电光调Ｑ技术被应用于连续氪灯抽运的Ｎｄ：ＹＡＧ激光器件。为了获得稳定、单模的输出,在谐振腔内放置了一对λ／４波片。通过实验研究,实现了重复频率１～６ｋＨｚ的窄脉冲激光输出,这将为连续抽运的Ｎｄ：ＹＡＧ激光器提供一种新的电光调Ｑ技术。