Dual-wavelength operation of a diode-pumped Yb:KGW laser

Abstract

High-power dual-wavelength diode-pumped Yb:KGW laser using a single birefringent filter plate was demonstrated. Two oscillating wavelengths maintained the same polarization and stable dual-wavelength operation at 1014.6 and 1041.3 nm (7.57 THz of frequency offset) with 3.4 W of average output power and a diffraction-limited beam profile was obtained. Dual-wavelength laser operation at shorter-or longer-wavelength pairs with lower average output power could also be realized for other output-coupling transmissions.