Yb:YAG is one of the most promising laser-active materials and more suitable for diode-pumping than the traditional

Nd-doped systems. Compared with the commonly used Nd:YAG crsytal,Yb:YAG crystal has a much larger absorption

bandwidth to reduce thermal management requirements for diode lasers, a longer upper-laser level lifetime, three to

four times lower thermal loading per unit pump power.  Yb:YAG  crystal is expected to replace Nd:YAG  crystal for high

power diode-pumped lasers and other potential applications.

 

 

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