Abstract
The effect of Nd concentration on the laser performance at 1064 nm from Nd:KGW has been studied in a single flash-lamp cavity. The Nd concentrations used were 3, 5, and 6 at.% in 6 mm diameter and 80 mm long KGW rods. The 5 at % Nd-doped KGW rod was found to have the highest laser extraction efficiency as compared to the 3 at.% and 6 at.% rods.
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Kushawaha, V., Michael, A. & Major, L. Effect of Nd concentration on the Nd:KGW laser. Appl. Phys. B 58, 533–535 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01081086
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