High-power Nd:YAG laser sources (typically greater than 1kW output power) are becoming a readily available industrial tool. There are a number of methods to generate high power, all of which ultimately increase the total length of an assembly of laser rods. Sources with oscillator/amplifier designs produce average powers from 1kW to 2.4kW and peak powers in excess of 10kW.

Topics
Lasers, Welding
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