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We present an all-solid-state narrow-linewidth laser source emitting 670 mW output power at 671 nm delivered in a diffraction-limited beam. The source is based on a frequency-doubled diode-end-pumped ring laser operating on the 4 F 3/2→4 I 13/2 transition in Nd:YVO4. By using periodically poled potassium titanyl phosphate (ppKTP) in an external buildup cavity, doubling efficiencies of up to 86% are obtained. Tunability of the source over 100 GHz is accomplished. We demonstrate the suitability of this robust frequency-stabilized light source for laser cooling of lithium atoms. Finally, a simplified design based on intra-cavity doubling is described and first results are presented.
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Eismann, U., Gerbier, F., Canalias, C. et al. An all-solid-state laser source at 671 nm for cold-atom experiments with lithium. Appl. Phys. B 106, 25–36 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-011-4693-y
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