Abstract
We report on a highly efficient (over 60% slope efficiency) 1.3-μm cw Nd: GdVO4 laser pumped by a 879-nm Ti: Sapphire laser. Non-radiative transition induced heat generation in Nd:GdVO4 crystal under lasing and non-lasing conditions are discussed.
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