100 mJ pulse operation in thermal lens Q-switching Nd: YAG MOPA

IF 4.6 2区物理与天体物理 Q1 OPTICS

Optics and Laser Technology Pub Date : 2024-11-30 DOI:10.1016/j.optlastec.2024.112113

Zheyuan Li, Shiyu Wang, Zhen Guo, Taibo Wang, Lequn Li, Bing bin Li, Defang Cai, Qian Guo

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Abstract

In this study, we report an Nd: YAG master oscillator power amplifier(MOPA) based on a thermal lens Q-switching oscillator and unilateral side-pumped power amplifier system. We first proposed the thermal lens Q-switching oscillator as a viable method for Q-switching solid-state lasers. Here, we discuss more technical theory and details, focusing mainly on the selection of operating frequency and methods for enhancing pulse energy. Further, a two-stage unilateral side-pumped solid-state power amplifier is proposed because it has high pumping power and a compact structure and does not require water cooling. Optimal unilateral side-pumping amplification was discussed based on the simulation of the pump light and gain distribution. An above Nd: YAG MOPA device was also constructed. When the oscillator’s pump power, pump pulse width, and pump frequency are 415 W, 200 μs, and 5 Hz respectively, and the total pump power and pump pulse width of the two-stage amplifier are 4150 W, 3900 W, and 300 μs respectively, a pulse output of 85.2 mJ is generated, M² = 5.6. The results demonstrate that the Nd: YAG MOPA, based on thermal lens Q-switching, offers a viable method for generating high-energy pulses without the need for water cooling.

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Optics and Laser Technology 物理-光学

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8.50

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10.00%

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1060

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3.4 months

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