Abstract
This paper describes a 2-µm pumped, kilohertz repetition rate, Cr2+:CdSe laser producing 500 mW of broadband output centered at 2.6 µm with 48% absorbed power conversion efficiency. With a larger pump beam to prevent coating damage, 815 mW was demonstrated.
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