Continuous-wave π-polarized 1084 nm laser based on Nd:MgO:LiNbO3 under 888 nm thermally boosted pumping

Rui Zhao; Xiaotian Lei; Xiaodai Yao; Yue Lu; Yongji Yu; Guangyong Jin

doi:10.3788/COL202220.121401

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