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Optimising Efficiency in Thin-Slab Thulium Lasers

Jake Sanwell, Lucas Groult, Richard M Carter, Duncan P Hand, and M J Daniel Esser

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Abstract

Methods for improving diode-end-pumped thin-slab laser efficiency are presented, involving optimised pump delivery, stress-free mounting with interface materials and ASE suppression. Using these, our Tm:YLF system achieves 55-60% slope efficiency, with potential scaling past 300W.

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