3kW single-mode direct diode-pumped fiber laser

We present a 3kW single-mode fiber laser based on an Yb-doped LMA fiber operating at 1080nm. The laser which is pumped by 9xxnm diode bars stacks. It is believed to be the highest power direct diode pumped single-mode fiber laser oscillator to date.

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