Abstract

The output of seven laser-diode arrays, combined by a bundle of seven optical fibers, was used to end pump a Nd:YAG solid-state laser. Under a rated operation of 1 A/diode, maximum TEM₀₀ single-mode output power of 660 mW was obtained with 4.4% total electrical-to-optical conversion efficiency.

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7.6 W of continuous-wave radiation in a TEM₀₀ mode from a laser-diode end-pumped Nd:YAG laser

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