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Research on 2-μm solid-state lasers

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Diode-pumped solid-state 2 μm lasers have rapid development for their efficient, compact and stable performance. In this paper, we will introduce and discuss the work on 2 μm solid-state-lasers. The advantages and disadvantages of four ways to realize 2 μm laser output are generalized and discussed.

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Wu, C.T., Ju, Y.L., Chen, F. et al. Research on 2-μm solid-state lasers. Laser Phys. 22, 635–647 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1054660X12040275

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