Optimized birefringent filter design for multi-wavelength operation of Yb-ion lasers

An optimized design of a birefringent filter with an off-plane optical axis is presented to enable multi-wavelength operation of diode-pumped Yb-ion solid-state lasers. The simulation results indicate that such birefringent filters can be used for the development of powerful tunable multi-wavelength Yb-ion laser sources. A comparison with performance of a standard birefringent filter that has its optical axis lying in plane of a plate is also given.

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