Abstract
Conventional Yb-sensitized erbium lasers exhibit limited Q-switched performance due to upconversion processes. We report for the first time laser action in resonantly pumped Er.YLF with >50 mJ per Q-switched pulse at 1.62 microns.
© 2001 Optical Society of America
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