Wang Jianlei, Tong Zihao, Zheng Changsheng, Du Tianyi, Zhao Yongguang, Wang Chun
Author Affiliations
Shandong UniversityJiangsu Normal UniversityShandong University of Science and TechnologyKey Laboratory of Advanced Laser Materials and Devicesshow less
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.