We demonstrated a high-pulse-energy, laser-diode-pumped Tm:YAG laser in AO Q-switched operation. In laser experiments, we introduced a composite-type Tm:YAG laser rod with undoped endcaps. The rod was ...

Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) laser operation has been achieved using a single gallium arsenide laser diode as the pump. Repetition rates of 200 pulses per second have been achieved in initial ...