2.5 mJ, sub-nanosecond pulses from single-crystal fiber amplifier in a kHz MOPA system
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A Master Oscillator Power Amplifier configuration using a Nd:YAG single-crystal fiber to amplify a passively Q-switched microlaser is presented. We achieved the amplification of 80 μJ, sub-nanosecond pulses to the multi-millijoule regime. OCIS codes: (140.3580) Lasers, solid-state; (140.3480) Lasers, diode-pumped; (140.3530) Lasers, neodymium; (140.3380) Laser materials; (060.2290) Fiber materials; (140.3280) Laser amplifiers; (140.3540) Lasers, Q-switched.
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