Efficient high-power self-frequency-doubling Nd:GdCOB laser at 545 and 530 nm.

We report an efficient high-power self-frequency-doubling (SFD) Nd:GdCOB laser. The maximum output power is 3.01 W at a wavelength of 545 nm with an optical efficiency of 20.7%, which, to our knowledge, is the highest SFD laser output power and efficiency yet obtained. By optimizing the configuration and cut orientation of the Nd:GdCOB crystals, a SFD laser at a wavelength of about 530 nm was achieved with a maximum output power of 1.32 W. We propose that these SFD lasers will have promise in applications such as laser displays, medical treatment, spectroscopic analysis, etc.

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