Ultra-short Pulse Ho:YAG Slab Amplifier for Laser Processing of Infrared Optical Materials

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Abstract

Silicon is of significant interest for widely used opto-electronics components [1]. While there are a number of well-established manufacturing techniques for Si, there remains a gap in capabilities: i.e. laser-written internal modification. Such a capability would enable new techniques e.g. selective etching, waveguide inscription and ultra-short pulse (USP) laser welding. The gap is due to a lack of suitable USP lasers at relevant, 2.0-2.2 μm wavelengths [2]. Commercial mode-locked fibre lasers in this wavelength range are typically limited to ps pulses with a few hundred mW average power, at MHz repetition rates, i.e. 10-100's of nJ pulses whereas μJ pulses are required for such processes. The output power and pulse energy necessary for these applications [3] hence requires development of solid-state lasers capable of producing an average output in the 10 to 100 W range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9798331512521
ISBN (Print)9798331512538
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Aug 2025
Event2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Europe - Munich, Munich , Germany
Duration: 23 Jun 202527 Jun 2025
https://www.cleoeurope.org/

Conference

Conference2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Europe
Abbreviated titleCLEO EUROPE 2025
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period23/06/2527/06/25
Internet address

Keywords

  • Laser mode locking
  • Welding
  • Power lasers
  • Waveguide lasers
  • Solid lasers
  • Silicon
  • Optical pulse generation
  • Slabs
  • Power generation
  • Fiber lasers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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