Abstract
A diode side-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser has been demonstrated with a 30 mJ normal mode output energy, and an optical to optical efficiency of 17%. Improved optical quality laser material has been grown with several Cr concentrations. Optimum Cr concentration has been calculated and experimentally confirmed.
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