Abstract
We present laser characterization results of a high-power longitudinally diode-pumped Yb3+-doped Y2O3 ceramic laser. Slope efficiency as high as 44.5%, quasi-CW power in excess of 26 W and acousto-optically Q-switched operation are reported.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
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