ND:CE:YAG CRYSTAL CAN BE FUN FOR ANYONE

Pumping at 460 nm was created possible with the Ce 3 + co-dopant that permits transfer of excitations near to Nd 3 + ions during the YAG lattice. Comparison of these two pumping techniques has allowed for an intensive analysis in the performance and efficiency of the laser program. QCW output energies as superior as 18 mJ/pulse are documented, whic