The authors are at the Institute of Applied Physics, University of Bern, Sidlerstrasse 5, CH-3012, Bern, Switzerland
Abstract:
The power limits of a repetitively Xe-flashlamp pumped YAG: Er laser with 40% at % dopant concentration, have been determined. The limits result from thermal effects. These limits as well as the threshold can be reduced by selective pumping of the 4I upper laser level.