Description:
We have developed a simple, compact, high power, diode-pumped, intracavity frequency-doubled, Nd:Y3Al5O12 laser capable of generating output powers of up to 70 W at 10 kHz, and 16.5 W at 1 kHz. The output beam quality is highly multimode, with an M2∼30. This, combined with the short output pulse duration of 36–60 ns, and the high average power, makes this laser ideal for pumping ultrafast Ti:sapphire laser amplifier systems.