Abstract

An efficient and compact diode-pumped continuous-wave $\mathrm{Yb}:\mathrm{GdVO}4$ laser is demonstrated, generating an output power of $4.0\mathrm{W}$ with an optical conversion efficiency of 61% and a slope efficiency as high as 78%. With increasing pump power the polarization of the laser output changes from σ to π, while in a certain intermediate power range the two polarization states coexist with different emission wavelengths.

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