A quasi-continuous-wave (QCW) Nd:YAG-rod laser with a 3.8 kW output and a 54% optical-optical efficiency is demonstrated by the stable zone control of resonator, which overcomes the limitations of thermal lens effect of Nd: YAG rod.
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Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Date of Conference: 6-11 May 2007