Neodymium doped gadolinium orthovanadate single crystal (Nd:GdVO4) is described as an excellent laser crystal for diode pumped lasers
Similar to the Nd:YVO4 crystals, Nd:GdVO4 also exhibits high gain.
As well as this the crystal boasts low threshold, high absorption coefficients at pumping wavelengths.
The Nd:YVO4 also has a much higher thermal conductivity.
It will replace the Nd:YVO4 in high power laser application in the future, says Laser Components.
The following are the advantages associated with the Nd:GdVO4.
The crystal has low lasing threshold and high slope efficiency.
High absorption coefficients can be achieved at pumping wavelengths.
Low dependency on pump wavelength.
Large stimulated emission cross section at laser wavelength.
The Nd:YVO4 exhibits good thermal conductivity.
The Nd:YVO4 crystal has strongly-polarised laser output and a high laser induced damage threshold.
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