Diode-pumped continuous wave self-sum-frequency mixing yellow Nd:YAB laser at 592 nm

A dual‐wavelength continuous wave (CW) diode‐pumped Nd:YAB laser that generates simultaneous laser action at the wavelengths 1062 and 1338 nm is demonstrated. A total output power of 278 mW at the two fundamental wavelengths was achieved at the absorbed pump power of 9.8 W. Furthermore, generation of yellow laser light at 592 nm produced by Type‐I self‐sum‐frequency‐mixing of both fundamental waves is observed under non‐optimal phase matching conditions. With a diode pump power of 9.8 W, TEM00 mode yellow laser at 592 nm of 37 mW is obtained. The power stability in 4 h is better than 3.3%. (© 2011 by Astro Ltd., Published exclusively by WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA) (© 2011 by Astro Ltd., Published exclusively by WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA)