Efficient 1.3-/spl mu/m laser oscillation and heat generation characteristics in Nd:GdVO/sub 4/ laser under direct pumping into /sup 4/F/sub 3/2/ emitting level
We demonstrated a near quantum-limited slope efficiency in 1.3-mum cw Nd:GdVO4 laser under a 879-nm (Ti:Sapphire laser) pumping. Large heat generation due to non-radiative decay in Nd:GdVO4 crystal under non-lasing condition was discussed