A Continuous-Wave c-Cut Tm,Ho:YAP Laser with 10.5 W Output Pumped by a Laser Diode

Li Linjun; Yang Xining; Bai Yunfeng; Zhang Zhiguo

doi:10.3788/lop51.051403

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