Theoretical design of a Yb3+: KGd(WO4)2 laser system with 30 W output power

Gao Ming; Wang You; Jiang Zhigang; Wang Hongyuan; An Guofei; Han Juhong; Zhang Wei; Cai He; Xue Liangping; Wang Shunyan; Zhou Jie

doi:10.3788/irla201645.1105003

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