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Passively Q-switched Nd:YAG ring lasers with high average output power in single-frequency operation

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Abstract

Applying Cr4+:YAG saturable absorbers, we demonstrate efficient passively Q-switched operation of diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers with a maximum average output power of more than 800 mW. Pulse durations below 3 ns, energies of 70 µJ, and peak powers of 30 kW are observed with kilohertz repetition rates. Single-frequency operation is accomplished for all output powers by a nonplanar ring geometry.

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