Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 23, Issue 6, (2025)

Quasi-continuous-wave diode-pumped Yb:YCOB monolithic laser with peak power beyond 200 Watt [Early Posting]

Zhou Ya, Liang Fei, Si Huichen, Lu Dazhi, Yu Haohai, Zhang Huaijin
Author Affiliations
  • China
  • 济南 山东大学晶体材料国家重点实验室
  • Shandong University Institute of Crystal Materials
  • 山东大学晶体材料国家重点实验室
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    High-power diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSSL) can support many important applications owing to its simple setup and high efficiency. However, the thermal effect in laser crystal is a major limiting factor for laser power improvement. Here, we originally present a quasi-continuous-wave (QCW) diode-pumped monolithic Yb3+-doped YCa4O(BO3)3 (Yb:YCOB) laser and realize the power-scaling at room temperature by removing the heat efficiently. The Yb:YCOB laser at 1024 nm is designed with a quantum efficiency of 95%. A high-power QCW laser is realized with the output peak power up to 226.7 W, a pulse energy of 12.2 mJ, and an optical-to-optical efficiency of 41.2%. To the best of our knowledge, this result represents the record peak power in Yb:YCOB lasers and should have promising applications in some modern devices requiring high-power and large-energy laser.

    Paper Information

    Manuscript Accepted: Dec. 13, 2024

    Posted: Dec. 25, 2024

    DOI: 10.3788/COL202523.061403