Picosecond Nd:YAG laser for SLR in outdoor conditions

The design features of a high-frequency laser transmitter for SLR stations operating in a wide temperature range (from -50°C to +55°C) are reported. The laser generates pulses with a duration of 35 ps at a wavelength of 532 nm with a pulse energy of more than 2.5 mJ and a pulse repetition rate of at least 500 Hz.