Abstract
We present a high-power diode-pumped Yb:CaF2 laser operating at cryogenic temperature (77 K). A laser output power of 97 W at 1034 nm was extracted for a pump power of 245 W. We also demonstrate the very promising laser operation of the 992 nm line laser with a quantum defect of 1.1 %.
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