Numerical study of LED-pumped Nd:KGW laser

• Autorzy: Shermatova Feruza , Payziyev Shermakhamat , Sherniyozov Anvarjon

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DOI

10.37190/oa240310

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

In this study, we conducted a numerical analysis of LED-pumped solid-state lasers. We developed a simulation model for LED-pumped Nd:KGW and Nd:YAG lasers, incorporating a “five-way” pumping module. The spectral and laser characteristics of Nd:KGW were analyzed. Our results indicate that Nd:KGW crystals may be more suitable for LED pumping compared to the widely used Nd:YAG, as evidenced by their comparative performance. LED pumped Nd:KGW laser showed higher slope efficiency. We provide estimates for the laser output and absorption distribution. The study explores the influence of Nd concentration levels within Nd:KGW on laser outputs when employing LED pumping, while also addressing thermal considerations in Nd:KGW rods.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

LEDs; LED-pumped lasers; Nd; KGW; YAG

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Optica Applicata
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 54, nr 3
• Strony: 409--421
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 39 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Shermatova Feruza

• Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, 33 Durmon yuli, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan

autor

Payziyev Shermakhamat

• Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, 33 Durmon yuli, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan

autor

Sherniyozov Anvarjon

• Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, 33 Durmon yuli, Tashkent 100125, Uzbekistan

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