Abstract
We report a diode side-pumped, single-stage, multi-pass Yb:S-FAP amplifier designed to achieve high pump brightness, uniform absorption, and high amplification. We demonstrate highly efficient operation of the amplifier with an input signal from a Nd:YLF oscillator.
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