Diode pumped Nd:GdVO_4laser tunable at 1.06μm

摘要

In this paper we demonstrate simple wavelength tuning mechanism of pulsed diode pumped Nd:GdVO_4laser in thegrazing incidence geometry. The active material which is thin slab with wedged ends, acts as dispersive element andenables to tune wavelength of the generated radiation either to the commonly used 1063 nm line with π polarization, the1066 nm line with σ polarization or simultaneous dual wavelength operation, just by tilting the resonator mirror. Thedetailed characteristics of the laser are presented.