Abstract
A simple and original derivation making it possible to
analytically compute the performances achievable with an end pumped ytterbium (Yb) amplifier
pumped by a pump pulse and seeded by a laser pulse both shorter than the upper-level lifetime
is presented. This may be useful when amplifiers or lasers are pumped by a Ti:sapphire laser.
The case of a Yb:YAG amplifier is numerically investigated and it is shown that, in these
conditions, the resulting efficiency can reach quantum efficiency.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
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