| Abstract: | A diode pumped,Q-switched Nd: YAG zigzag slab laser is developed using passive conduction cooling.Flat-flat and unstable resonators are adopted in this experiment.The 150-mJ multi-mode and 100-mJ single-mode laser outputs with pulse width of 10ns are achieved.corresponding to optical efficiencies of 19% and 13%,respectively.The experimental result demonstrates that the laser has the property of compact structure,high efficiency,reliability,and high beam quality.The design of laser has a potential application in space environment. |
