Open AccessSingle-frequency diode-pumped Yb:KYF_4 laser around 1030 nm
Author(s) -
G. Galzerano,
P. Laporta,
L. Bonelli,
A. Toncelli,
M. Tonelli
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.003257
Subject(s) - optics , laser , materials science , diode , longitudinal mode , laser pumping , relative intensity noise , semiconductor laser theory , mode locking , laser power scaling , optoelectronics , physics
Widely-tunable cw laser action has been demonstrated in a diode-pumped Yb:KYF(4) crystal. A comprehensive characterization of the active material and laser performance are reported, with particular attention to single-frequency laser operation. Single longitudinal-mode operation is achieved in the tuning range from 1020 to 1045 nm with a maximum output power of 150 mW. The relative intensity noise of the single-frequency laser is limited by quantum noise contribution for Fourier frequencies larger than 1 MHz.