• High Power Laser Science and Engineering
  • Vol. , Issue , ()
Wang Jianlei, Tong Zihao, Zheng Changsheng, Du Tianyi, Zhao Yongguang, Wang Chun
Author Affiliations
  • Shandong University
  • Jiangsu Normal University
  • Shandong University of Science and Technology
  • Key Laboratory of Advanced Laser Materials and Devices
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    Abstract

    We report on a high-efficiency, high-power tandem Ho:YAG single-crystal fiber (SCF) laser in-band pumped by a Tm-doped fiber laser (TDFL) at 1907 nm. In addition to the uniform heat distribution resulting from the large surface-to-volume ratio of this fiber-like thin crystal rod, the long gain region provided by the tandem layout of two SCFs enables high lasing efficiency and power handling capability. More than 100 W output power is achieved at 2.1 μm, corresponding to a slope efficiency of 70.5% and an optical-to-optical efficiency of 67.6%. To the best of our knowledge, this is the highest output power and efficiency ever reported from the SCF lasers in the 2-μm spectral range.
    Manuscript Accepted: Mar. 25, 2024
    Posted: Apr. 28, 2024