ASE and parasitic oscillation assessment in the High Energy pulsed operation of large area diode pumped ceramic slab lasers

Year: 2013

Authors: Lapucci A., Ciofini M.

Autors Affiliation: C.N.R. – National Research Council, Istituto Nazionale di Ottica, Largo Enrico Fermi 6, I-50125 Firenze, Italy

Abstract: DPSSLs are the leading technology for several high energy pulsed applications needing a simple and tough design along with a high \”wall-plug\” efficiency. Among others, interesting applications include space-born instrumentation, laser x-ray or electron generation, or inertial fusion ignition. Recently we adopted the large area zig-zag ceramic slab scheme as baseline for the amplifier of a Diode Pumped Solid State ns-pulsed MOPA laser system for space applications. Our experience shows that ASE and Parasitic Oscillations are the enemies to face adopting this format. ASE clamped gain measurements and possible countermeasures are reviewed in this paper.

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More Information: Sponsors: European Office of Aerospace Research and Development; OSA; Quantel; Global Analitik; Mateck GmbH
KeyWords: Diode pumped lasers; Electron generation; High-energy pulsed; Large area diodes; Leading technology; MOPA laser system; Parasitic oscillations; Slab lasers, Ceramic materials; Diodes; Optical pumping; Solid state lasers; Space applications, Pulsed lasers
DOI: 10.1117/12.2009014

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