Abstract

A moving-slab-geometry Nd:glass laser has been designed and demonstrated. An average power output of 43.8 W has been achieved at 2.76-kW input power and at 2.06% slope efficiency. The moving-slab laser has the potential for scaling to kilowatt average power levels.

© 1986 Optical Society of America

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