Laser Crystals -- effects of crystal size

[Chemmjr18]

Say that I have a neodymium doped yttrium aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser crystal rod. If I'm using this crystal in a laser, will the size of the crystal affect any characteristics of the laser itself. That is, will a laser containing a 4-by-7 mm Nd:YAG rod operate differently than a laser containing a 20-by-35 mm Nd:YAG rod? I would imagine that it doesn't.

 

[Andy Resnick]

Say that I have a neodymium doped yttrium aluminum Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser crystal rod. If I'm using this crystal in a laser, will the size of the crystal affect any characteristics of the laser itself. That is, will a laser containing a 4-by-7 mm Nd:YAG rod operate differently than a laser containing a 20-by-35 mm Nd:YAG rod? I would imagine that it doesn't.

The spectral characteristics won't change, but the amount of (lasing) power you can get out will scale with the size of the crystal.

 

[Chemmjr18]

The spectral characteristics won't change, but the amount of (lasing) power you can get out will scale with the size of the crystal.

This what is was thinking. However, I was recently told that changing the crystal size would affect the lifetime. When I get a chance I'll link the thread. Thanks for the response.

 

[Chemmjr18]

The spectral characteristics won't change, but the amount of (lasing) power you can get out will scale with the size of the crystal.

Here https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-a-laser-affect-lifetime.930443/#post-5876944

 

[Andy Resnick]

Here https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-a-laser-affect-lifetime.930443/#post-5876944

That thread is a disaster- why on Earth is anyone discussing radioactive decay? Also, don't cross-post.

 

[mfb]

Please continue the discussion in the other thread. Multiple threads about the same question are not helpful.