Influence of ASE on the gain distribution in large size, high gain Yb^3+:YAG slabs

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Authors

D. Albach · Laboratoire pour l'utilisation des lasers intenses

Jean-Christophe Chanteloup · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

G. Le Touzé · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Abstract

Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) in large size, high gain Yb(3+):YAG slabs severely impacts the gain/energy storage capability. We will discuss numerical simulations and experimental results obtained on large size Yb(3+):YAG slabs. The spatial distribution and temporal evolution is shown under different conditions.

Topics & Keywords

Solid State Laser Technologies Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies Photorefractive and Nonlinear Optics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Optics Express

Volume 17, Issue 5, pp. 3792-3792

DOI: 10.1364/oe.17.003792

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