Abstract
A -doped (Nd:LMA) crystal was grown by the Czochralski method. Room temperature polarized absorption spectra, fluorescence spectra, and fluorescence lifetime of the Nd:LMA crystal were measured and analyzed. The Judd–Ofelt parameters were calculated to be , , and , respectively. The absorption and emission cross sections were calculated. Using a 790-nm diode laser as pump source, continuous-wave laser operation of an -cut Nd:LMA crystal has been demonstrated with a maximum output power of 1.71 W and slope efficiency of 40.4% for a 1055 nm laser. Low-gain laser operation at 1082 nm is also realized with a maximum output power of 1.46 W and slope efficiency of 34.5%.
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